Module 12 – Health Conditions - Assignment Oxygen Therapy Hand-in Assignment /30 1. Define the term oxygen saturation. (

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Module 12 – Health Conditions -
Assignment
Oxygen Therapy Hand-in Assignment /30 1. Define the termoxygen saturation. (1 Mark)
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2. List two causes that can contribute to a low O2satreading. (2 Marks)________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Define the term “continuous oxygen therapy” andexplain why it is beneficial for people with chronic breathingdifficulties. (2 Marks)
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4. Why is humidity added to the oxygen source before itis breathed by the client? (1 Mark)__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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5. You are assigned to Mr. Cy Hendriks to provideassistance with ADLs. This client has emphysema and there is oxygenequipment in the home. While preparing to assist him with hismorning bath, you notice that he smells of cigarette smoke,although you don’t notice any cigarettes or ashtrays nearby. Howwould you proceed with this situation? (3 Marks)
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6. List two possible hazards that occur whenclients/family members smoke near oxygen. Describe twoactions the PSW could take to avoid these hazards in the workplaceand ensure their safety as well as the clients. (4Marks)
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8. During your home visit with Mrs. Emma Rock, shecomplains that the nasal cannula she has been wearing is irritatingher cheeks and behind her ears. What are two ways the PSW could assist her? (2 Marks)
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9. Name two products that should be avoided when aclient is using oxygen. For each product name a safer alternative.(4 Marks)
Product to be avoided
Alternative product
10. List three ways that oxygen may be supplied to theclient. (3 Marks)
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11. When clients have dyspnea (difficult or painfulbreathing), they are often anxious and upset. What are twointerventions the PSW could do to help reduce their anxiety?(2 Marks)
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12. Name three breathing illnesses that may require theclient to use oxygen on either a temporary or continuousbasis. (3 Marks)
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13. Your client complains he is SOB and asks you, hisPSW, to turn their oxygen up “just a bit.” The oxygen iscurrently running at the prescribed amount of 3L per minute. How doyou respond to your client? (2 Marks)
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