Oxygen saturation sao2 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Pulse oximeter - ANSWER a device with a sensor probe that attaches securely to the fingertip, toe, bridge of nose, earlobe, or forehead with a clip or band What do pulse oximeters do? - ANSWER Measure pulse saturation (SpO2) via a wave of infrared light that measures light absorption by oxygenated and deoxygenated hemoglobin in arterial blood. SpO2 reliably reflects the percent of saturation of hemoglobin when then SaO2 is greater than 70%. Oxygen - ANSWER a tasteless and colorless gas tha...

ACUTE RESP DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS) 1. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is bathing the client diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The bed is in a high position with the opposite side rail in the low position. Which action should the nurse implement? 1. Demonstrate the correct technique for giving a bed bath. 2. Encourage the UAP to put the bed in the lowest position. 3. Instruct the UAP to get another person to help with the bath. 4. Provide praise for perform...

ATI FINAL EXAM VERSION B 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

Scribe America Final Exam ED Questions and Answers Already Passed What are the 3 types of dispositions? Discharge, Admit, Transfer What does HPI stand for? history of present illness What does ROS stand for? review of systems The HPI and ROS are considered what type of information? subjective The physical exam is what type of information? objective If a physician told you a patient's abdomen was non tender, where would you document this? PE What section focuses directly on the chief compl...

CFRN Questions and Answers Already Passed What htz would you expect to see flicker vertigo? 5-20 htz Will see at slower speeds such as shutdown & idle. At 18,000 ft, mean sea level 380 tore, what is the partial pressure of oxygen? 80 Atmospheric pressure * 0.21 = partial pressure of O2 360 * .21 PO2 Partial pressure of O2 in the ENVIRONMENT. PAO2 Partial pressure of O2 in ALVEOLI. PaO2 Partial pressure of O2 in ARTERIAL blood. How many total ATP are there at the end of the electron trans...

Complex Care Exam 1 question n answers already passed 2024Critical Care nursing - correct answer •One who is at risk for actual or potential life threatening problems who requires intense and vigilant nursing care •Providing care for patients with acute and unstable physiologic problems •Involves assessing, initiating, and evaluating Common problems of critical care patients - correct answer nutritional support, anxiety, controlling pain, impaired communication, delirium, sleep distur...

BSNC 2000 Module 3 Test with A Grade Solutions Complications of Pneumonia: Empyema - Answer-Collection of pus in the pleural cavity caused by MOs (usually bacteria) Complications of Pneumonia: Bacteremia - Answer-Presence of bacteria in the blood Complications of Pneumonia: Sepsis - Answer-Life-threatening condition that arises when the body's response to infection causes injury to its own tissues and organs Complications of Pneumonia: Lung Abscess - Answer-- Cavity within the lungs...

A nurse is caring for a female client in the emergency department who reports shortness of breath and pain in the lung area. She states that she started taking birth control pills 3 weeks ago and that she smokes. Her heart rate is 110/min, respiratory rate 40/min, and blood pressure 140/80 mm Hg. Her arterial blood gases are pH 7.50, PaCO2 29 mm Hg, PaO2 60 mm Hg, HCO3 20 mEq/L, and SaO2 86%. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention? :~~ Administer oxygen via face ...

tmc exam Questions & Answers. Predictor paper. Latest update. Romazicon (flumazenil) - --antidote for benzodiazepines such as -GABA receptor antagonist - It can treat drowsiness caused by sedatives following surgery or drug overdose. Which of the following can be used to estimate the level of Hemoglobin? - -RBC -RBC X 3 = hemoglobin with the use of pressure control the most important alarm is - -low volume -because the ventilator does not care about volume, the practitioner mus...

CCRN Respiratory questions with complete solutions Which of the following is not a cause of water gain in a mechanically ventilated patient? - Answer- Loss of protein Positive pressure ventilation causes ADH secretion, which causes water retention. Positive pressure ventilation decreases venous return to the heart and decreases cardiac output and perfusion to the kidney. The kidney secretes renin, which leads to angiotensin and aldosterone. Aldosterone causes the retention of sodium and w...