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jwb375

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The nurse is using a pulse oximeter to determine the percentage of oxygen saturation in a client's blood before administering oxygen to the client. Which of the following pulse oximetry levels indicates that the client needs supplemental oxygen?
 
  A) 90
  B) 95
  C) 98
  D) 100

Question 2

The client's strength and type of disability are guides to the best possible crutch-walking gait or style of walking. The client is partially able to bear weight on both legs.
 
  What would be the best type of crutch-walking gait to recommend to the client? A) Two-point gait
  B) Three-point gait
  C) Four-point gait
  D) Swing-through gait



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Answer to Question 1

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The oximeter is read as percent oxygen saturation (O2 sat), often notated as SpO2 or SaO2 . Normal pulse oximetry levels range from 95 to 100. Values less than 90 need rapid intervention, usually supplemental oxygen. Values less than 85 generally need immediate intervention.

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With a two-point gait, the client is partially weight-bearing on both legs. With a three-point gait, each crutch and only one leg support weight. With a four-point gait, each crutch and each leg move separately. With the swing-through or tripod gait, the client stands on the strong leg, moves both crutches forward the same distance, rests his or her weight on the palms, and swings forward slightly ahead of the crutches.





 

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