Which of the Following Statements Best Describes How Hyperbaric Oxygen

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes how hyperbaric oxygen therapy is used to treat carbon monoxide poisoning?

• A) The oxygen replaces the carbon monoxide bound to hemoglobin.
• B) The oxygen removes the carbon monoxide from the lungs.
• C) The oxygen weakens the attraction of carbon monoxide to hemoglobin.
• D) The oxygen immediately saturates the brain, preventing brain damage.
• E) The oxygen reacts with carbon monoxide to form carbon dioxide.

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