Which Health Team Member Decides Which Oxygen Device to Use

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which health team member decides which oxygen device to use?

• A) The person
• B) The doctor
• C) The nurse
• D) The respiratory therapist

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Definitions:

Superior Vena Cava

A large vein carrying deoxygenated blood from the upper half of the body to the heart's right atrium.

Subclavian Vein

A large vein located under the collarbone that helps return blood from the arm to the heart.

Intravenous Catheter

A thin tube inserted into a vein, primarily for the administration of medications, fluids, or to obtain blood samples.

Central Venous System

The part of the circulatory system comprising the heart and the major veins that return blood to the heart, often referenced in the context of central venous catheter placement.