Lab 1: Intro to Labchart 8 Flashcards
1
Q
What does a pulse transducer measure?
A
the force pushing against it by the “expansion” of the fingertip
2
Q
the pulse transducer detects
A
a mechanical signal which by signal transduction makes it an analog (electrical) signal
3
Q
signal transduction…
A
transduces an analog signal to a digital signal
4
Q
analog signals are…
A
continuous
5
Q
digital signals are..
A
- discrete
- can be manipulated
6
Q
sent files are available for
A
30 days
7
Q
the PowerLab system can be used to measure
A
- finger pulse
- EMG
- blood pressure
- respiration
