Ch 10

Question 0

Which of the following instruments measures the partial pressure of oxygen and carbon dioxide non invasively?

Answer 0

Transcutaneous monitor

Question 1

Which of the following instruments is able to measure hemoglobin saturation?

Answer 1

Pulse oximeter

Question 2

What is the purpose of the heater on the transcutaneous electrode

Answer 2

It increases perfusion by arterializing the capillary bed

Question 3

What is the difference between a mainstream and sidestream monitor

Answer 3

Mainstream monitors use a sensor that is attached directly to the airway the sidestream monitors draw the exhaled gas sample from the airway direct capillary tube to an analyzer that is located near the patient

Question 4

How does an end title CO2 monitor measure the tension of the exhaled CO2?

Answer 4

It uses infrared light absorption

Question 5

Pulse oximetry can cause what hazards?

Answer 5

Skin burns and pressure Necrosis

Question 6

Transcutaneous monitoring can cause what hazard

Answer 6

Skin burns

Question 7

And title CO2 monitoring can cause what hazard?

Answer 7

Airway Occlusion