FOOTHILL COLLEGE
Oxygen Administration via Nasa Cannula
Candidate Name: _________________________________________ Date: ______________________
Examiner Name and Signature: _________________________________________________________
Time Started: __________ Time Ended: __________ Points: _____/8 PASS/FAIL (Circle One)
| Points Possible | Points Awarded | |
| Choose the appropriate size nasal cannula | 1 | |
| Attach the NC tubing to the regulator | 1 | |
| Set oxygen to appropriate liter flow (2-6 Liters/minute) | 1 | |
| Check for the flow of oxygen through the NC
** Listen for leaks where the tubing attaches to the cylinder |
1 | |
| Place the nasal cannula prongs into the nostrils (nares) correctly | 1 | |
| Secure the NC by:
**Hold loop of tubing anterior to face and neck **Slip tubing around the patient’s ears and under the chin |
1 | |
| Adjust the tubing under the chin until the NC is secure | 1 | |
| Evaluate the patient’s comfort | 1 |
Points Possible: 8 Total Points Awarded_______________
Critical Criteria
☐ Failure to adjust the oxygen flow rate to the nasal cannula to between 1-6 lpm
☐ Failure to evaluate the patient’s comfort
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