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Evvie72

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on: Jul 16, 2018
In low-perfusion patients, what site would be best for monitoring SpO2?
 
  a. Finger
  b. Earlobe
  c. Nose
  d. Forehead

Question 2

What method(s) is/are used to measure O2 consumption? 1. Fick method 2. Analysis of inspired and expired gases 3. V/Q scans
 
  a. 1 only
  b. 1 and 2 only
  c. 1 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3


atrochim

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Finger probes appear more accurate than forehead, nose, or earlobe probes during low-perfusion states.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Two primary methods are in general use: the Fick method and analysis of inspired and expired gases.


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