An Oxygen Cylinder Is Turned On, and the Gauge Registers

question 21

Multiple Choice

An oxygen cylinder is turned on, and the gauge registers in the green range.What action does the nurse take at this time?

• A) Apply the oxygen as ordered.
• B) Notify the respiratory therapy department.
• C) Obtain a new cylinder of oxygen.
• D) Adjust the flowmeter slightly below what is ordered.

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Definitions:

Blood Flow

The movement of blood through the circulatory system, delivering oxygen and nutrients to the body while removing waste products.

Amygdala

A small almond-shaped set of neurons located deep within the brain's temporal lobe, involved in processing emotions such as fear, anger, and pleasure.

Physical Arousal

The condition of the body being physiologically alert, awake, and attentive, often in response to stimuli.

Lymphocyte Production

The process of generating lymphocytes, which are a type of white blood cell crucial for the immune system, helping the body fight infections and other diseases.