The Abbreviation Used to Record Oxygen Saturation as Measured by a Pulse

question 93

Multiple Choice

The abbreviation used to record oxygen saturation as measured by a pulse oximeter is

• A)SaO₂.
• B)PCO₂.
• C)PO₂.
• D)SpO₂.

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Definitions:

All Or None

A principle that states a neuron either fires with full strength or not at all, depending on whether the stimulus reaches a certain threshold.

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