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jCorn1234

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Oximetry is the measurement of blood hemoglobin saturations using what technique?
 
  a. Electrochemical dissociation
  b. Photoplethysmograph y
  c. Photochemical reactions
  d. Spectrophotometry

Question 2

To avoid thermal injury with transcutaneous blood gas monitor sensors, what should you do? 1. Carefully monitor the sensor temperature. 2. Apply hydrocortisone cream under the sensor. 3. Regularly rotate the sensor site.
 
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 1 and 3 only
  c. 2 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Oximetry is the measurement of blood hemoglobin saturations using spectrophotometry.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Because the sensor is heated, clinicians must take care to avoid thermal injury to the patient's skin. This is accomplished by (1) careful monitoring of sensor temperature (the safe upper limit is approximately 42 C) and (2) regularly rotating the sensor site.



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