Capabilities, Limitation and Positioning

Question 1

Capabilities

Answer 1

help detect presence of arterial disease

differentiate fixed arterial obstruction from vasospasm

Question 2

with volume pleth, cuffs applied too tight can dimish

Answer 2

waveform

Question 3

with photo pleth, improper contact with skin surface causes

Answer 3

poor results

Question 4

is extremity tremor a limitation

Answer 4

yes

Question 5

toe evaluation for pt positioning

Answer 5

supine with some elevation of head

Question 6

finger eval for pt positioning

Answer 6

sitting with arms resting on pillow placed on pt lap