Title: Examine safeguards to address the risk factors associated with medical gas therapy in medical imaging.
Course: Respiratory Therapy II (14061-II) > Section: Examining Professional Standards for Patient Care

Examination should cite

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

Examination should also consider patient-comfort aspects of medical gas therapy, including

- ensuring the maintenance of physician-ordered medical gas flow rate
- ensuring the tubing is properly connected and free of kinks
- ensuring the proper positioning of the mask.

Process/Skill Questions:

- 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?