Which of the Following Oxygen-Delivery Devices Would Be Most Suitable

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following oxygen-delivery devices would be most suitable for an infant being treated for choanal atresia?

• A) Nasal cannula
• B) Nasal catheter
• C) Oxygen hood
• D) Oxygen mask

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Definitions:

Substance P

A peptide neurotransmitter released by certain sensory neurons in pain pathways; signals the central nervous system regarding pain; also stimulates other structures, including smooth muscle in the digestive tract.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances released from neurons that transmit signals across a chemical synapse to affect other neurons, muscle cells, or gland cells.

Biological Processes

The vital processes occurring in living organisms, necessary for maintaining life, including growth, reproduction, and metabolism.

Neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse from one nerve cell to another, or to a muscle or gland cell.