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WorksheetsPulse Ox Homework
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 20mins
Pulse oximetry provides the physician with information on
The rate and depth of respiration
Cardiac dysrhythmias
The amount of oxygen being delivered to the tissues
Circulation to the extremities
The function of hemoglobin is to
Transport oxygen in the body
Defend the body against infection
Assist in blood clotting
Transport nutrients to the cells
The abbreviation used to record oxygen saturation as measured by a pulse oximeter is
SaO2
PCO2
PO2
SpO2
The oxygen saturation level of a healthy individual is
95–99%
90–95%
85–90%
A. 75–85%
What term designates a decrease in the oxygen saturation of the blood?
Apnea
Hypoxemia
Hypopnea
Hypoxia
Which of the following will NOT cause a decrease in the SpO2 reading?
Pneumonia
Asthma
Emphysema
Gastritis
Proper care of the pulse oximeter includes
Cleaning the probe with a disinfectant cleaner
Autoclaving the probe for 20 minutes
Lifting the monitor by the cable
Lifting the monitor by the cable
Which of the following does NOT affect the SpO2 reading?
Dark fingernail polish
Darkly pigmented skin
Bruises
Artificial fingernails
What effect can patient movement have on the pulse oximetry procedure?
Prevents the probe from picking up the pulse signal
Causes a decrease in blood flow to the finger
A. Prevents the probe from being aligned properly
Causes the photodetector to absorb too much light
Which of the following is NOT used as a probe placement site?
Toe
Earlobe
Finger of an arm to which an automatic blood pressure cuff is applied
Index finger
