Author Question: Which oxygen desaturation level is generally considered abnormal in children? a. (Read 73 times)

kodithompson · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Which oxygen desaturation level is generally considered abnormal in children?

a. <98 c. <92
b. <95 d. <90

Question 2

Which factors may augment the symptoms of patients with mild obstructive sleep apnea? 1. Excessive day-shift work 2. Sleep deprivation 3. Respiratory allergies 4. Scuba diving

a. 1 and 2 c. 3 and 4
b. 2 and 3 d. 1 and 4

kbennett34 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Oxygen desaturation of less than 92 is generally considered abnormal in children, depending on their baseline oxygen saturation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Factors that may increase the symptoms of patients with mild obstructive sleep apnea include partial sleep deprivation, as with shift work; respiratory allergies; exposure to smoke; and ascent to altitude.