Appendix 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Blood glucose
A
the level of glucose in the blood-stream at any given time. Normal levels range from 80 to 120 mg/dL
2
Q
Cardiac monitor
A
a device used to display the electrical activity of the heart.
3
Q
End-tidal CO2 detector
A
a device used to detect the presence of CO2 in the exhaled breath of a patient.
4
Q
glucometer
A
a device used to measure and display the amount of glucose in a given sample of blood.
5
Q
Pulse oximeter
A
a device used to measure and display the percentage of
hemoglobin in blood that is saturated with oxygen.
