Which of the Following Statements About Pulse Oximetry Is FALSE

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about pulse oximetry is FALSE?

• A) Oxygen saturation is the percentage of hemoglobin that is bound with some molecular structure.
• B) Pulse oximetry values can be expected to decrease within seconds in cases of developing hypoxia.
• C) Pulse oximetry should be used on all patients with respiratory complaints.
• D) Pulse oximetry has the ability to noninvasively measure total hemoglobin (SpHb) in addition to SpO₂ and other parameters.

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