Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
The nurse is discussing various oxygen delivery systems with a newly graduated nurse who has just begun working on the medical floor. Which statement by the student nurse indicates an understanding of the different oxygen delivery systems?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Non-rebreather masks require sufficient flow to keep the reservoir bag full (C) for high FiO2. Tracheostomy collars vary (A), venturi is high-flow but face tent/non-rebreather are not (B), and non-rebreather is high-flow (D).