Question

1. You are a home health care LPN, what education are you going to provide to your patient on oxygen safety usage in the home?

2. You are a LPN in a nursing home, you receive report from the previous shift nurse. During report the nurse informs you that Mr. Smith becomes combative at times and may need to be restrained. She also informs you that Mr. Smith has a PRN order for restraints if he becomes combative. You go in to complete your nightly assessment and Mr. Smith attempts to hit you and starts swinging at all the staff members. The AP yells "someone get the restraints! " Can Mr. Smith be placed in restraints? What should you do as the nurse?

3. What is the mnemonic for the order of actions in case of a fire? Define what each letter represents.

Answer 1

Question 1 Answer.

Oxygen is a safe non-explosive gas if handle it correctly.

Safety usage instructions on oxygen therapy at home include:

1. Keep the oxygen source atleast 3 meters away from the open flame or heat source.

2. Do not smoke or don't allow anyone to smoke near oxygen equipment

3. Avoid using anything flammable near the oxygen source.

4. Don't allow alcoholic solution,oil and grease to come in to contact with oxygen source.

5. Check whether all electrical appliances in the vicinity of oxygen cylinder is properly covered.

6. Keep oxygen equipment clean and dust free always.

7. Properly handle oxygen equipment to prevent damage

8. If oxygen is prescribed for whole day, should have a back up cylinder.

9. Once the cylinder is finished, close the valve and mark it asaas empty.

10. Ensure the oxygen cylinders are transported securely as per government rules and regulations.