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LCritchfi

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on: Jun 28, 2018
Which statement is the best description of pulse oximetry measurements in children?
 
  A) Pulse oximetry measures the oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin
  B) Place the probe of the oximeter on the child's chest and secure it with tape
  C) If the oximeter probe is to be left in place, the site should be checked every eight hours
  D) Pulse oximetry is done to detect respiratory retractions in the child

Question 2

Which approach should the nurse use to measure the head circumference of a child?
 
  A) Measure the head circumference routinely on children up to the age of 6 years
  B) Place the tape measure around the head just above the eyebrows
  C) Expect the head circumference and the chest circumference measurements to be equal up to the age of 6 years
  D) Place the tape measure around the head with the tape touching just below the eyes


mirabriestensky

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B


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