A Person Has Continuous Pulse Oximetry Monitoring

question 40

Multiple Choice

A person has continuous pulse oximetry monitoring.Which is correct?

• A) An alarm sounds when the person has hypoxia.Observations are not necessary.
• B) The nurse tells you how often to check the sensor site.
• C) The doctor tells you what sensor and what type of tape to use.
• D) The person's apical or radial pulse rate should be greater than the pulse rate displayed.

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