Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (NPS) Examination

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A neonatal/pediatric specialist is called to the ED to administer a bronchodilator to a 7-year-old child with asthma. The child is on oxygen via nasal cannula at 2L/min. Pulse oximetry reveals a saturation of 84%. The specialist finds the end of the oxygen tubing under the chair of the mother at the bedside. The specialist reattaches the tubing and notes that the SpO2 is now 93%. The specialist should?

Maintain the current oxygen flow Change the device to a non-rebreather mask Increase the oxygen flow Contact the ED physician

Correct Answer:

Maintain the current oxygen flow

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