When Using a Pulse Oximeter on an Adult Patient, the EMT

question 40

Multiple Choice

When using a pulse oximeter on an adult patient, the EMT knows that the sensor is most often attached to the patient's:

• A) chest.
• B) forehead.
• C) ear.
• D) finger.

Understand the preferred sites for arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling.

Grasp the correct procedures and considerations for capillary puncture.

Know the techniques for culturing wound drainage, especially for anaerobic bacteria.

Understand the pre-procedure precautions and considerations necessary to safely perform invasive diagnostic procedures.

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