Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1671 of 2368
A client on a nasal cannula has a falling SpO2. Before calling for help, what should the nurse check first?
- Whether the oxygen flow rate can be doubled without waiting for an order
- Whether the client can be switched to room air and rechecked in an hour
- Whether the client's family members can bring a portable tank from home
- Whether the equipment is on, set at the required flow rate, and connected
Show answer
Correct answer: Whether the equipment is on, set at the required flow rate, and connected
Equipment problems must be ruled out first: the device should be on, at the required flow rate, positioned correctly, and connected to the supply.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Oxygen Therapy: Treating Hypoxia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026