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What does a pulse oximeter measure?
What does a pulse oximeter measure?
- Percentage of oxygen in the lungs
- Amount of oxygen in the body (correct)
- Pulse depth
- Venous blood oxygen saturation
What is the term for slow breathing?
What is the term for slow breathing?
- Tachycardia
- Tachypnea
- Bradypnea (correct)
- Bradycardia
Which vital sign does a pulse indicate?
Which vital sign does a pulse indicate?
- Oxygen supply
- Heart beat (correct)
- Pressure in the arteries
- Breathing
What is the primary goal of oxygen therapy?
What is the primary goal of oxygen therapy?
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Which parameter does arterial blood oxygen saturation represent?
Which parameter does arterial blood oxygen saturation represent?
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What does hypotension refer to?
What does hypotension refer to?
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When does pain typically increase the pulse rate?
When does pain typically increase the pulse rate?
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What is the term for a decreased heart rate below normal levels?
What is the term for a decreased heart rate below normal levels?
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What does the percentage of oxygen in the lungs indicate?
What does the percentage of oxygen in the lungs indicate?
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What condition does hypoxia aim to prevent or correct?
What condition does hypoxia aim to prevent or correct?
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