« previous next »

Author Question: A co-oximeter can provide a measurement of all hemoglobin variants, while a pulse oximeter can only ... (Read 75 times)

lindiwe

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 577
on: Jul 16, 2018
A co-oximeter can provide a measurement of all hemoglobin variants, while a pulse oximeter can only measure functional hemoglobin. Why does a pulse oximeter only measure functional hemoglobin?
 A) It uses four wavelengths of light.
  B) It uses two wavelengths of light.
  C) It doesn't measure a hemolized sample.
  D) none of the above

Question 2

Which of the following are most affected in patients with Reye's syndrome?
   1. lungs
   2. brain
   3. liver
   4. kidneysA) 1 and 2
  B) 1 and 4
  C) 2 and 3
  D) 3 and 4


Shshxj

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 335
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.

Did you know?

Astigmatism is the most common vision problem. It may accompany nearsightedness or farsightedness. It is usually caused by an irregularly shaped cornea, but sometimes it is the result of an irregularly shaped lens. Either type can be corrected by eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery.

Did you know?

The highest suicide rate in the United States is among people ages 65 years and older. Almost 15% of people in this age group commit suicide every year.

Did you know?

More than 4.4billion prescriptions were dispensed within the United States in 2016.

Did you know?

Asthma-like symptoms were first recorded about 3,500 years ago in Egypt. The first manuscript specifically written about asthma was in the year 1190, describing a condition characterized by sudden breathlessness. The treatments listed in this manuscript include chicken soup, herbs, and sexual abstinence.

Immunization with a vaccine. A healthcare professional is injecting a vaccine into the patient’s arm Immunization with a vaccine. A healthcare professional is injecting a vaccine into the patient’s arm
Pulse sites Pulse sites
Palpation of popliteal pulse Palpation of popliteal pulse
Websites that Provide Reliable Health Information Websites that Provide Reliable Health Information
Oxygen affinity of hemoglobin as a function of pH Oxygen affinity of hemoglobin as a function of pH
Palpating the brachial pulse Palpating the brachial pulse
Video: Barriers - eye structures, digestive mucosa, respiratory mucosa & genitourinary mucosa

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library