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Skill Checklists for Taylor's Clinical Nursing Skills:
A Nursing Process Approach, 3rd edition
Name Date
Unit Position
Instructor/Evaluator: Position
SKILL 14-5Using an Oxygen Tent
Goal:The patient exhibits an oxygen saturation level within
acceptable parameters. Comments- Bring necessary equipment to the bedside stand or overbed
table. - Perform hand hygiene and put on PPE, if indicated.
- Identify the patient.
- Close curtains around bed and close the door to the room,
if possible. - Explain what you are going to do and the reason for doing
it to the patient and parents/guardians. Review safety pre-
cautions necessary when oxygen is in use. - Calibrate the oxygen analyzer according to manufacturer’s
directions. - Place tent over crib or bed. Connect the humidifier to the
oxygen source in the wall and connect the tent tubing to
the humidifier. Adjust flow rate as ordered by physician.
Check that oxygen is flowing into tent. - Turn analyzer on. Place oxygen analyzer probe in tent, out
of patient’s reach. - Adjust oxygen as necessary, based on sensor readings.
Once oxygen levels reach the prescribed amount, place
patient in the tent. - Roll small blankets like a jelly roll and tuck tent edges
under blanket rolls, as necessary.
11.Encourage patient and family members to keep tent flap
closed. - Reassess patient’s respiratory status, including respiratory
rate, effort, and lung sounds. Note any signs of respiratory
distress, such as tachypnea, nasal flaring, use of accessory
muscles, grunting, retractions, or dyspnea. - Remove PPE, if used. Perform hand hygiene.
- Frequently check bedding and patient’s pajamas for
moisture. Change as needed to keep the patient dry.
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