Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 1298 of 2368
An infant in a hypercyanotic episode becomes more distressed when an oxygen face mask is applied. Which action should the nurse take?
- Remove the oxygen and wait until the infant calms down before trying again
- Secure the mask with a strap to keep it in place on the infant's face
- Switch to room air to avoid causing any further agitation to the infant
- Direct a flow of oxygen near the infant face by the blow-by method
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Correct answer: Direct a flow of oxygen near the infant face by the blow-by method
Oxygen is still needed. Blow-by delivers a high-concentration flow near the face without contact.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Congenital Heart Defects: Cyanotic Defects. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Basic Care and Comfort"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026