Concerning the Use of Humidified Oxygen,which of the Following Is

question 45

Multiple Choice

Concerning the use of humidified oxygen,which of the following is true?

• A) It should only be used when assisting ventilations with a bag-valve-mask device.
• B) The water in the reservoir should be treated with chlorine tablets to prevent the growth of bacteria.
• C) It is not of great benefit during short transports but can make the patient more comfortable.
• D) The water reservoir should be changed on a weekly basis.

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Definitions:

Coronary Behavior Pattern

Often associated with Type A behavior, it describes personality traits including aggressiveness, competitiveness, and a sense of urgency, which are thought to increase heart disease risk.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A theoretical model that explains the body's stress response in three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Parasympathetic Division

The branch of the ANS that is most active during processes (such as digestion) that restore the body’s reserves of energy.

Autonomic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary body functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate, comprising the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.