N5451 Skills Lab Video Quizzes - Module 16 Oxygenation
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N5451 Skills Lab Video Quizzes - Module 16 Oxygenation The nurse is using a pulse oximeter to monitor a client who is receiving oxygen therapy via a nasal cannula. The nurse explains to the client that which factor might affect the results of pulse oximetry? Alterations in circulation. The nurse ...
N5451 Skills Lab Video Quizzes - Module 16
Oxygenation
The nurse is using a pulse oximeter to monitor a client who is receiving oxygen therapy
via a nasal cannula. The nurse explains to the client that which factor might affect the
results of pulse oximetry?
Alterations in circulation.
The nurse is using a pulse oximeter to monitor a client's oxygen saturation following
abdominal surgery to ensure adequate oxygenation. The health care provider has set a
parameter of 92%. How would the nurse maintain this parameter?
Adjusting the flow of oxygen to maintain an oxygen saturation level at or above 92%.
The nurse is using a pulse oximeter to measure the oxygen saturation for a client with
lung cancer. Normally, where would the nurse place the probe of the device?
The index finger.
The nurse is checking capillary refill to measure circulation in the client's index finger
prior to using a pulse oximeter. What would be the next best site to place the probe if
circulation is found to be inadequate at this site?
The bridge of the nose.
What would the nurse use to prepare the site for attachment of a pulse oximeter probe?
An alcohol wipe.
What assessment would the nurse make prior to using a pulse oximeter to measure
oxygen saturation?
Capillary refill.
The nurse is preparing the site for applying the probe of a pulse oximeter. What would
the nurse do to ensure accurate results?
Remove any nail polish on the client's fingers.
The nurse is turning on the pulse oximeter and notices a bar form on the machine. What
does this bar represent?
Signal strength.
The nurse is checking a client's oxygen saturation level using a pulse oximeter. How
should the probe be placed on the finger?
With the light-emitting sensor and light-receiving sensor opposite each other.
The nurse on a telemetry unit is assessing oxygen saturation of a client admitted with
severe peripheral edema using a pulse oximeter. The nurse obtains a weak and
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