Which of the Following Can Cause a Pulse Oximeter to Display

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can cause a pulse oximeter to display an inaccurate saturation?

• A) Total Hb greater than 17 g/dl
• B) Total Hb less than 10 g/dl
• C) Heart rate greater than 150/min
• D) Low perfusion at the sensor site

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Definitions:

Periodic Inventory System

An inventory accounting system where updates to inventory levels are made periodically at the end of accounting periods, rather than after each sale or purchase.

Average Cost Method

An inventory costing method that assigns the average cost of all similar items in inventory to the cost of goods sold and to ending inventory.

Cost Of Goods Sold

Represents the direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold in a company, including materials and labor.

Ending Inventory

The total value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period.