OXYGEN SATURATION

Question 1

Purposes

To estimate the ________ saturation
To detect the presence of ________ before visible signs develop

Answer 1

arterial blood oxygen
hypoxemia

Question 2

Assessment

The best location for a pulse oximeter sensor based on the
1.
2.

Unless contraindicated, the finger is usually selected for ____.

Answer 2

1. client’s age
2. physical condition
3. adults

Question 3

The client’s overall condition including risk factors for development of ______
(e.g., respiratory or cardiac disease) and ______

Answer 3

hypoxemia
hemoglobin level

Question 4

What are the equipment included in measuring oxygen saturation?

Answer 4

Nail polish remover as needed
Alcohol wipe
Sheet or towel
Pulse oximeter

Question 5

4th step

Choose a sensor appropriate for the client’s ____, ____, and desired location. Because weight limits of sensors overlap, a ______ could be used for a small adult

Answer 5

1. weight, size
2. pediatric sensor

Question 6

5th step

Prepare the site.
Clean the _____ with an alcohol wipe before applying the sensor.
It may be necessary to _____ a female client’s dark nail-polish.

Answer 6

site
remove

Question 7

6th step

1st Apply the _____ and connect it to
the _____

2nd Make sure the ______ and ______ are accurately aligned, that is, opposite each other on either side of the finger, toe, nose, or earlobe.

Answer 7

1. Sensor
2. Pulse oximeter
3. LED
4. Detector

Question 8

3rd
Attach the ______ to the connection outlet on the oximeter.
Turn on the machine according to the manufacturer’s directions.
Appropriate connection will be confirmed by an _____ indicating each ______

Answer 8

sensor cable
audible beep
arterial pulsation

Question 9

4th
Ensure that the _______ or _____ on the face of the oximeter _____ with each pulsation.

Answer 9

bar of light
waveform
fluctuates

Question 10

7. Set and turn on the alarm when using continuous monitoring.

1st
Check the ________ for high and low oxygen saturation and high and low pulse rates.

2nd
Change these alarm limits according to the manufacturer’s directions as indicated.

Answer 10

preset alarm limits

Question 11

3rd Ensure that the _____ and _____ are on before you leave the client.

4th A _____ will be heard and a number will blink on the _____

Answer 11

audio and visual
tone
faceplate

Question 12

8th
Ensure client safety. Inspect and or move or change the location of an _______ or _____ every 4 hours. Inspect the sensor site tissues for irritation from _____

Answer 12

1. Adhesive toe
2. Finger sensor
3. Adhesive sensor

Question 13

9th step
Ensure the accuracy of measurement
-minimize motion artifacts
-cover sensor wit a sheet or towel
- compare the pulse rate by the oximeter and radial pulse