Oxygen Delivery Devices and Nursing Considerations

This set of flashcards covers key terms and concepts related to oxygen delivery devices, their indications, and nursing considerations essential for managing respiratory conditions.

Fraction of Inspired Oxygen (FiO2)

The concentration of oxygen that a patient breathes in, expressed as a percentage.

Hypoxemia

An abnormally low level of oxygen in the blood.

Nasal Cannula

A device that delivers supplemental oxygen through small prongs that fit into the nostrils.

Humidified Oxygen

Oxygen mixed with water vapor to prevent drying of mucous membranes.

SpO2

Peripheral capillary oxygen saturation, a measure of the amount of oxygen in the blood.

High-flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)

A device that delivers oxygen at higher flow rates to provide respiratory support.

Simple Face Mask

A device used to deliver oxygen that covers both the nose and mouth, providing a medium concentration of oxygen.

Partial Rebreather Mask

A mask with a reservoir bag that allows the patient to inhale both oxygen from the bag and room air.

Nonrebreather Mask

A mask equipped with one-way valves that prevent exhaled air from returning to the bag, delivering high concentrations of oxygen.

Venturi Mask

A device that delivers a precise concentration of oxygen through interchangeable color-coded adapters.

Aerosol Mask

A device used to administer nebulized medication in mist form.

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)

A machine that delivers a constant flow of air to keep airways open during sleep.

Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP)

A type of ventilatory support that provides variable pressure for inhalation and exhalation.

Oxygen Toxicity

Cellular damage caused by prolonged exposure to high concentrations of oxygen.

Sputum Specimen Collection

A procedure to obtain mucus from the lungs for analysis to diagnose respiratory infections.

Chest Physiotherapy (CPT)

Therapeutic technique to promote the clearance of mucus from the airways.

Incentive Spirometer (IS)

A device used to encourage deep breathing and lung expansion after surgery or during respiratory illness.