Which of the Following Are Possible Means to Increase Oxygen

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are possible means to increase oxygen delivery to the tissue?

• A) Increase the size of your respiratory surface through training.
• B) Train and strengthen the muscles controlling the chest to increase lung volume.
• C) Increase the number of red blood cells through stressing the respiratory system with hypoxic conditions.
• D) B and C only are ways to increase oxygen delivery.
• E) A, B, and C are all ways to increase oxygen delivery.

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Definitions:

Arrhythmia

An irregularity or abnormality in the heart's rhythm, which can range from harmless to life-threatening.

SA Node

Sinoatrial Node; the heart’s natural pacemaker, responsible for initiating the electrical impulses that determine the heart rate.

Pulse Oximetry

A non-invasive method to measure the oxygen saturation level of the blood using a device attached usually to a fingertip.

Sleep Apnea

A condition characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep.