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bobthebuilder

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Under ideal conditions, pulse oximeter readings patients usually fall in what range of those ob-tained with invasive hemoximetry?
 
  a. 1 to 2
  b. 2 to 3
  c. 3 to 5
  d. 5 to 7

Question 2

Pulse oximeter readings are generally unreliable at saturations below what level?
 
  a. 70
  b. 80
  c. 90
  d. 95


kilada

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

ANS: C
In terms of accuracy, the pulse oximetry readings of sick patients usually fall within 3 to 5 of those obtained with invasive hemoximetry.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Most clinicians consider pulse oximeter readings unreliable at saturations below 80.


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