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Veterinary Technician

Category - Anesthesia

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What monitoring device detects fluctuation in the levels of oxygen saturation of hemoglobin?

Pulse oximeter
Ultrasonic Doppler monitor
Reflective probe
Oscillometric pressure monitor

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Answer: A - A pulse oximeter detects fluctuation in the levels of oxygen saturation of hemoglobin. This device gives readouts of both the oxygenation level of blood and the heart rate. It works by analyzing the content of the hemoglobin and compares the oxygenated hemoglobin with the deoxygenated hemoglobin.

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