NCLEX RN Practice Question # 407

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Oxygen Delivery Systems

Oxygen mask

Advantages:

Various sizes available; delivers higher O2 concentration than cannula Able to provide a predictable concentration of oxygen (with Venturi mask) whether child breathes through nose or mouth.

Disadvantages:

• Skin irritation
• Fear of suffocation
• Accumulation of moisture on face
• Possibility of aspiration of vomitus
• Difficulty in controlling O2 concentrations (except with
• Venturi mask)

 

Nasal cannula

Advantages: 

• Provides low-moderate O2 concentration (22%-40%)
• Child able to eat and talk while getting O2
• Possibility of more complete observation of child
• because nose and mouth remain unobstructed

Disadvantages:

• Must have patent nasal passages
• May cause abdominal distention and discomfort or
• vomiting
• Difficulty controlling O2 concentrations if child breathes
• through mouth
• Inability to provide mist if desired