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Which of the following can cause false high readings when using a pulse oximeter?


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Alcohol-Prep Pad

A small, sterile pad soaked in alcohol used to clean skin areas before injections, blood tests, or minor surgeries.

Smaller-Gauge Needle

A needle with a higher gauge number indicating a smaller diameter, used for injections to minimize discomfort and tissue damage.

Butterfly Needle Method

A technique for drawing blood or delivering medications using a small, winged needle named for its wing-like plastic flaps.

Very Small Veins

The smallest type of veins in the circulatory system, responsible for returning deoxygenated blood to the heart from the tissues.

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