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WorksheetsPulse Oximetry Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does a pulse oximeter measure?
a) Blood pressure
b) Blood glucose levels
c) Oxygen saturation level and pulse.
d) Body temperature
Which of the following is the normal range for oxygen saturation (SpO2) in a healthy individual?
a) 70-80%
b) 80-90%
c) 95-100%
d)0-10%
Where is a pulse oximeter typically placed on the body?
a) Wrist
b) Finger
c) Chest
d) Ankle
Which two wavelengths of light are used in pulse oximetry?
a) Red and blue
b) Red and infrared
c) Green and ultraviolet
d) Yellow and infrared
What can interfere with the accuracy of a pulse oximeter reading?4
a) Nail polish
b) Visible dirt on finger
c) Poor circulation
d) All of the above
What is the primary function of haemoglobin in the blood?
a) Transporting nutrients
b) Carrying oxygen
c) Fighting infections
d) Clotting blood
Which of the following conditions can cause a false low reading on a pulse oximeter?
a) Hyperthermia
b) Hypothermia
c) Hypertension
d) Hyperglycemia
What is the term for low oxygen levels in the blood?
a) Hyperoxia
b) Hypoxia
c) Hypertension
d) Hyperglycemia
Which of the following is NOT a common site for pulse oximeter placement?
a) Earlobe
b) Toe
c) Nose
d) Thumb
What does SpO2 stand for?
a) Specific Oxygen Saturation
b) Saturation of Peripheral Oxygen
c) Saturation of Pulmonary Oxygen
d) Specific Pulmonary Oxygen
