The Nurse Is Planning a Class for Unlicensed Assistive Personnel

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nurse is planning a class for unlicensed assistive personnel. Which factors should the nurse describe as causing interference with accurate pulse oximeter readings?. Select all that apply.

• A) Ambient light
• B) Nail polish
• C) Inhalation injuries
• D) Arterial pulse deficit
• E) Sensor placement on the ear

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Definitions:

Legally Obligated

Bound by law to perform a particular action or adhere to a set of rules or outcomes.

Basic Need

Fundamental requirements that sustain human life, such as food, water, shelter, and safety.

Shelter

A structure or place providing protection from weather, danger, or discomfort; it can also refer to organizations offering refuge to the homeless or abused.

Emancipated Minor

A person under the age of majority who is granted most adult rights through a legal process, including the ability to enter contracts and make healthcare decisions.