Lecture

In this lesson we are going to talk about two types of oxygen delivery devices called partial rebreather and non-rebreather masks. These devices have special considerations that nurses need to be familiar with to prevent injury and complications.  We will

In this lesson we are going to talk about a type of oxygen delivery device called a simple face mask. We will review oxygen concentration limits for this device and signs and symptoms of potential complications to screen for.  

In this lesson we are going to talk about one of the most common oxygen delivery devices, the nasal cannula.  Although this may seem like a simple, non-invasive treatment, there are special considerations that nurses need to be familiar with

In this lesson, we are going to review what oxygen therapy and identify some causes and risk factors for requiring this type of medical treatment.  Always remember that oxygen is a drug that can cause some complications if used incorrectly.

In this lesson, we are going to do a review of a very important topic: lung sounds.  We will start off with recognizing normal lung sounds and then progress into assessing for abnormal, or adventitious, lung sounds.  We will also

In this lesson, we are going to take a look at the different ways the respiratory system helps provide oxygenation to the rest of the body.  We will review some important terminology and then go over some causes and risk

In this lesson, we will identify and describe the function of structures that make up the respiratory system.  Additionally, we will review how the respiratory system protects itself and the rest of the body from infection by a pathogen or