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genevieve1028

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on: Jul 3, 2018
Deoxygenated hemoglobin will make the skin appear bluish.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

You have a 38-year-old patient who has fainted. Following your local protocol you use a light wave device to determine the SpO2. As the EMT, you attach the device on the patient's finger, which gives you a reading of 91. What does that reading indicate?
 
  A) Severe hypoxia B) Significant hypoxia
  C) Mild hypoxia D) Normal results


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

T

Answer to Question 2

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