The Nurse Explains to a Patient That the Pulse Oximeter

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse explains to a patient that the pulse oximeter can measure the arterial oxygen by:

• A) assessing the amount of blood passing through the sensor.
• B) assessing the relative warmth of the skin on the monitored part.
• C) measuring the oxygenated hemoglobin through a capillary bed.
• D) measuring the respirations to the blood pressure via infrared rays.

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Definitions:

Glucose

An essential energy-providing sugar in living entities, also making up a significant part of various carbohydrates.

Appetite Hormone

Hormones like ghrelin and leptin that regulate hunger and satiety signals in the body.

Controls Blood Glucose

Processes or mechanisms that regulate the concentration of glucose in the blood, important for maintaining metabolic homeostasis.

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into tissues.