NREMT Advanced EMT

Category - Medical Knowledge

To measure the percentage of oxygen that is in a patient’s bloodstream, what device to you use?
  1. A sphygmomanometer
  2. A pulse oximeter
  3. An incentive spirometer
  4. A digital thermometer
Explanation
Answer - B - A pulse oximeter measures the amount oxygen in a patient’s bloodstream. The device typically fits over a patient’s finger, although there are models that attach to the earlobe. In most cases, as long as the patient’s reading is over 90 percent, they should not need supplemental oxygen.
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