Author Question: In order to obtain an accurate oxygen saturation reading, on which location will the nurse place the ... (Read 106 times)

anjilletteb · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

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

frre432 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

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.