Assessment
_________computerized device that measures oxygen saturation
pulse oximeter
__________transmits infrared light and red light through to a photodetector
LED Light emitting diode
Pulse ox represents the ___________of hemoglobin saturated with oxygen
percentage
Typically preformed on patients who have what type of problems?
respiratory
What color nail polish can affect a good SPO2 reading?
blue
black
green
__________is the complex compound in red blood cells
hemoglobin
Bright red hemoglobin is oxygen ___________
rich
SPO2 normal reading is ____________
95-99%
Medical offices often use the ____ _____measurement
spot check
If the patient has cold fingers, what can the MA ask the patient to do to warm finger?
rubbing hands together
The function of hemoglobin it to transport__________
oxygen
Dark red hemoglobin is oxygen __________
poor
__________occurs when there is a decrease in oxygen saturation of the blood (less than 95%)
hypoxemia
Pulse ox can be used to determine effectiveness of what type of therapy?
oxygen
________light may result in an inaccurate reading
ambient
Pulse ox provides information about the ________status
cardiopulmonary
___________is called saturation of peripheral oxygen
SPO2
_____________is a reduction in the oxygen supply to the tissues
hypoxia
Name one acute pulmonary disease that would show a decreased SPO2 value
pneumonia
________is a very common cause of an inaccurate reading
movement
Pulse ox also measures _________
pulse rate
_________is called the saturation of arterial oxygen
SaO2
If a oxygen saturation level of 75 % occurs ___________appears
cyanosis
Name one chronic pulmonary disease showing a decreased SPO2 value
emphysema
asthma
Name 1 condition that results in poor blood flow affecting the SPO2 reading
peripheral vascular disease
vasoconstrictor medications
severe hypotension
hypothermia