Oxygenation Assignment #10 – Patient Education Handout

Objective: Create a patient education handout on oxygen safety that teaches patients how to use and care for their oxygen safely at home or in a healthcare setting.


📝 Instructions

Design a pamphlet, flyer, or handout that includes the key teaching points listed below. You will use this pamphlet as part of your patient education during the oxygen administration skill.


🔑 Key Teaching Points to Include

1. Tubing Safety

· Keep oxygen tubing out of walkways to prevent tripping hazards.

· Check tubing regularly for kinks or cracks.

2. Fire Safety

· No smoking near oxygen!

· Keep oxygen away from candles, open flames, or heat sources (like gas stoves).

· Post “Oxygen in Use – No Smoking” signs in visible areas.

3. Skin Care

· Assess skin behind the ears and on the cheeks daily for redness or irritation.

· Use padding or protective covers on tubing if needed.

4. Flow Rate

· Do not adjust the flow meter rate unless instructed by a healthcare provider.

· Always check that the flow rate is set correctly before use.


🎨 Creativity Component

· Be creative and visual!

· Add pictures, symbols, or diagrams to make your teaching clear and engaging.

· Use color, bold titles, and simple language that your patient can easily understand.


📅 Submission

· Submit your handout by the assigned due date.

· Be prepared to use it during your oxygen administration skill check-off for the patient education portion.