Oxygen saturation levels using pulse oximetry ear probe

Reference no: EM133601407

Question

The nurse is preparing to continuously monitor a patient's arterial oxygen saturation levels using a pulse oximetry ear probe. Which conditions could affect the accuracy of the reading? (Select all that apply.) The presence of alcohol residue on the patient's earlobe A drop in the patient's systolic blood pressure Patient temperature greater than 38.5°C (101.3°F) Excessive movement by the patient Proper contact between the probe and the patient's earlobe.

Reference no: EM133601407

Questions Cloud

Identify and describe two teaching methods you will use : OTAP 2310- Identify and describe two teaching methods you will use with the client when instructing them to don and doff the prosthetic device.

What are two different theories of archetypes : How is the archetype Dr. Strange presented in the myths of two different cultures? What are two different theories of archetypes? define relevant terminology

Do they reflect a national or ethnic origin : Do they reflect a national or ethnic origin? Are there some patterns which are not the result of formal rules but may show something interesting about

Hormone oxytocin promotes breast milk let-down : If the hormone oxytocin promotes breast milk let-down for nursing infants, and nursing infant suckling causes the release of more oxytocin to let-down more milk

Oxygen saturation levels using pulse oximetry ear probe : The nurse is preparing to continuously monitor a patient's arterial oxygen saturation levels using a pulse oximetry ear probe.

Discuss critical issues in crime and justice thought : Critical Issues in Crime and Justice Thought, policy and practice" What part, or parts, of the Chapter 3 stood out as particularly important?

Different part of the pain process : Pain management should be tailored to the patient and the operation/injury. Each medication can be used to target a different part of the pain process

Diagnosed with diffuse otomycosis-external ear : Dr. Rider documents a thick greyish-white matter. After a thorough examination, Rosa is diagnosed with diffuse otomycosis, external ear.

Clinic complaining of lower extremity edema : 48-year-old man presents to clinic complaining of lower extremity edema. He denies personal or family history of coronary artery disease-hypercholesterolemia

User Account

All Pages