Answer to Question 1
C
The nurse should determine whether the patient has latex allergy because disposable adhesive probes should not be used on patients with latex allergies. Earlobe and bridge of the nose sensors should not be used on infants and toddlers because of skin fragility. Oximeter pulse rate and the patient's apical pulse rate should be the same. Any difference requires re-evaluation of oximeter sensor probe placement and reassessment of pulse rates.
Answer to Question 2
B
Signs of phlebitis may include increased temperature over the vein, erythema, pain, and edema. With phlebitis, the area is warm to the touch; with infiltration, the area is cool to the touch.
The intensity of pain is not a differentiating factor between phlebitis and infiltration. Pain may occur with both.
The amount of subcutaneous edema is not a differentiating factor between phlebitis and infiltra-tion. Edema may occur with both.
Skin discoloration of a bruised nature is not the best way to differentiate phlebitis from infiltra-tion. With phlebitis, the area is typically reddened. With infiltration, the area is typically pale.
The Koala does not normally need to drink, because it can obtain all of the moisture it needs by eat
The nurse conducts the health history as the first step in the nursing assessment
Two oxygen molecules in van der Waals contact
When the propane is shut off, the oxygen sensor should read below 200 mV.
Vapor Pressure and Saturation
Percent of oxygen in the atmosphere versus altitude.