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dbose

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You cannot obtain a reading on the pulse oximeter after applying the sensor to the patient's finger. Which one of the following would be the most likely reason for this?
 
  A) The patient's pulse is faster than 100 beats per minute.
  B) The patient's hands are cold.
  C) The patient is hypertensive.
  D) The patient's oxygen saturation is below 90.

Question 2

Which of the following patient presentations is MOST consistent with brain injury?
 
  A) Paranoia, hallucinations, manic behavior
  B) Shortness of breath, chest pain, left arm pain
  C) Weakness, numbness, and tingling of the hands and feet
  D) Vomiting, convulsions, abnormal breathing pattern


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ultraflyy23

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D


dbose

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Gracias!

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Wow, this really help

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