Title: Examine safeguards to address the risk factors associated with oxygen therapy in medical imaging.
Course: Radiologic Technology II (14105-II) > Section: Examining Professional Standards for Patient Care

Examination should cite

- the need for caution when performing radiographic procedures on patients receiving oxygen therapy
- safety issues when oxygen is in use (e.g., no flames or high heat sources).

Examination should also consider patient-comfort aspects of oxygen therapy, to include ensuring

- the maintenance of physician-ordered oxygen flow rate
- the tubing is connected and free of kinks
- proper positioning of the mask.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What precautions should a radiologic technologist take in performing a radiographic procedure on a patient receiving oxygen?
- Why is it important to compare the flow meter gauge on the oxygen tank against the doctor’s order?
- Why is oxygen dangerous in a fire?