PCT- Pulse Oximetry

What is the normal adult respiratory rate?

• 15-20 bpm

• 12-20 bpm

• 18-20 bpm

• 16-20 bpm

If respirations are “normal” count for 15 seconds and multiply times 2?

• True

• False

Used for measuring a patient’s oxygen level (SpO2) in the blood and pulse rate?

• Stethoscope

• BP cuff

• Pulse oximeter

• All of the above

What is the normal range for a pulse oximeter reading?

• 95-100%

• 90-95%

• 90-100%

• 85-95%

observation of the excursion or movement of the chest wall

• Rate

• Depth

• Rhythm

• All of the above

What does survival depend on?

• the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere

• the amount of blood in the body

• O2-CO2 exhange in the body

• all of the above

What is the regularity of respirations?

• Rate

• Depth

• Rhythm

• All of the above

When are respirations considered labored?

• when a person is sweating

• when accessory muscles are being used

• by looking at the chest wall

What involves one complete inspiration and expiration?

• Rate

• Depth

• Rhythm

• All of the above

If the patient is breathing abnormally then you count for 1 minute?

• True

• False