This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: In order to obtain an accurate oxygen saturation reading, on which location will the nurse place the ... (Read 51 times)

anjilletteb

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 569
In order to obtain an accurate oxygen saturation reading, on which location will the nurse place the probe?
 
  1. On a spot that the client cannot move
  2. On the client's nondominant hand
  3. On the client's dominant hand
  4. On a site that is well perfused and warm on the client

Question 2

Which term is used to describe the first sound heard by the nurse when measuring the client's blood pressure?
 
  1. Diastolic
  2. Systolic
  3. Korotkoff's sound phase 4
  4. Korotkoff's sound phase 5



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

frre432

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 347
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

The nurse should place the probe on a site that is well perfused and warm because the probe works by measuring blood flowing through the site. The most common site for measuring oxygen saturation is the finger, and the probe can be placed on the dominant or nondominant hand. The client should be asked not to move the finger until the reading is obtained. If the oximeter probe is to remain in place, the position should be changed periodically to avoid injury.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2

The first sound heard is the systolic pressure reading, or phase 1 of Korotkoff's sounds. Diastolic is the last sound heard of Korotkoff's sound phase 5.




anjilletteb

  • Member
  • Posts: 569
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


31809pancho

  • Member
  • Posts: 317
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

Did you know?

Multiple experimental evidences have confirmed that at the molecular level, cancer is caused by lesions in cellular DNA.

Did you know?

Though Candida and Aspergillus species are the most common fungal pathogens causing invasive fungal disease in the immunocompromised, infections due to previously uncommon hyaline and dematiaceous filamentous fungi are occurring more often today. Rare fungal infections, once accurately diagnosed, may require surgical debridement, immunotherapy, and newer antifungals used singly or in combination with older antifungals, on a case-by-case basis.

Did you know?

People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.

Did you know?

HIV testing reach is still limited. An estimated 40% of people with HIV (more than 14 million) remain undiagnosed and do not know their infection status.

Did you know?

Elderly adults are at greatest risk of stroke and myocardial infarction and have the most to gain from prophylaxis. Patients ages 60 to 80 years with blood pressures above 160/90 mm Hg should benefit from antihypertensive treatment.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library