Title: Assist with reapplication of oxygen therapy.
Course: Patient Care Technician (14051-III) > Section: Preventing Medical Complications

Assistance should include

- reapplication of a nasal cannula or face mask
- reapplication of a pulse oximeter.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Who must initiate the order for oxygen?
- When is a PCT allowed to apply oxygen therapy? What are the signs of hypoxia?
- What is a normal pulse oximeter range?
- What is the PCT’s role when assisting a nurse with tracheostomy care?