CHT Patient Care and Safety in the Hyperbaric Environment

Question 1

What is a critical safety rule for patients before entering a hyperbaric chamber?

Accepted Answer

Remove all flammable items

Answer

Wear cotton clothes

Answer

Apply lotion before entering

Answer

Keep cell phones on hand

Question 2

What should a technologist monitor continuously during HBOT?

Accepted Answer

Vital signs

Answer

Patient’s mood

Answer

Oxygen tank weight

Answer

Chamber color

Question 3

Which patient condition would require special attention before hyperbaric treatment?

Accepted Answer

Sinus congestion

Answer

Muscle soreness

Answer

Mild headache

Answer

Joint stiffness

Question 4

How should staff respond if a patient experiences ear discomfort during descent?

Accepted Answer

Pause or slow descent

Answer

Continue descent quickly

Answer

Ignore the complaint

Answer

Stop the treatment immediately

Question 5

What is the best way to reduce the risk of fire in a hyperbaric chamber?

Accepted Answer

Eliminating ignition sources

Answer

Spraying perfume before treatment

Answer

Using battery-powered devices

Answer

Allowing synthetic clothing

Question 6

What is the recommended action if a patient becomes claustrophobic during treatment?

Accepted Answer

Pause treatment and provide reassurance

Answer

Ignore the anxiety

Answer

Increase chamber pressure

Answer

Turn off chamber lighting