Module 7: Oxygen Safety

1. The human body uses oxygen to create:

A. Fire.

B. Energy.

C. Food.

D. Waste.

2. Oxygen tanks should be stored:

A. In a small closet.

B. On its side.

C. Upright and secured.

D. None of these.

3. Your client on oxygen is complaining that her nose and lips are dry and painful. You should:

A. Apply Vaseline (petroleum jelly) to the areas.

B. Encourage her to take a break from the oxygen for a while.

C. Apply a water-based moisturizer to the dry areas.

D. Do nothing. This is a normal side effect of oxygen therapy.

4. Fire is a chemical reaction that needs all 3 of these elements to burn, EXCEPT:

A. Carbon Dioxide.

B. Heat.

C. Fuel.

D. Oxygen.

5. Oxygen is flammable.

True

False

6. Oxygen can be harmful to some people with COPD.

True

False

7. Touching liquid oxygen can damage the skin.

True

False

8. It's important to restrict or withhold fluids for people on oxygen.

True

False

9. If a fire starts, the first thing you should do is grab a fire extinguisher.

True

False

10. It's safe to smoke while on oxygen as long as you do it outside.

True

False