Question

Your protocol​ reads: "O2 via NC prn if symptomatic for CP​ / SOB and SpO2​ < 94%." To follow this​ order, you should do perform which​ action?

A.Administer oxygen through a nasal cannula at 3 liters per minute if the pulse oximeter reads​ 94%
B.Call medical direction to administer oxygen if the pulse oximeter reading is greater than​ 94%
C.Consider oxygen for a patient complaining of chest pain if the SpO2 is​ 92%
D.Administer oxygen via face mask if the patient denies a complaint and has a pulse oximeter reading of​ 98%

Answer 1

You should administer oxygen via nasal cannula to a patient who is complaining of chest pain or shortness of breath and has an SpO2 reading below 94%.

Step-by-step explanation:

To follow the protocol that states "O2 via NC prn if symptomatic for CP​/SOB and SpO2​ < 94%", you should consider oxygen for a patient complaining of chest pain (CP) or shortness of breath (SOB) if the SpO2 is below 94%. Therefore, the correct action is to administer oxygen via a nasal cannula as needed when these symptoms are present, and the pulse oximeter shows an SpO2 reading below the normal range of 95-100 percent saturation. Administering oxygen in this manner helps ensure that the patient's hemoglobin is sufficiently saturated with oxygen, which is vital for cellular function and overall health.