Measurement of Oxygen Saturation by a Pulse Oximeter Can Be

question 53

Multiple Choice

Measurement of oxygen saturation by a pulse oximeter can be adversely affected by which of the following?
1) Hypobilirubinemia
2) Peripheral vasodilation
3) Hypothermia
4) Dapsone

• A) 1 and 2
• B) 2 and 3
• C) 3 and 4
• D) 1 and 4

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Definitions:

Left Hemisphere

The left side of the brain, typically associated with analytical tasks, language processing, and logic.

Split-brain Studies

Research involving patients who have had the corpus callosum severed, usually to treat severe epilepsy, providing insights into the functions of the left and right hemispheres of the brain.

Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain, consisting of the right and left hemispheres, each specializing in certain functions and processes.