The Most Common Cause of Death with Nitrous Oxide Is

question 35

Multiple Choice

The most common cause of death with nitrous oxide is:

• A) convulsions.
• B) hypoxia.
• C) stroke.
• D) hypotension.

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Definitions:

NPO

An abbreviation for the Latin phrase "nil per os," meaning "nothing by mouth," used in medical instructions to indicate that a patient should not consume any food or drink.

Prone Position

Refers to lying flat, especially face downward.

Spine

the central support structure of the vertebral column, consisting of vertebrae that extend from the skull to the pelvis.

Trendelenburg Position

A medical position where the patient's legs are elevated higher than the head, often used to improve venous return to the heart.