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How many molecules of oxygen can one molecule of hemoglobin carry when saturated?
How many molecules of oxygen can one molecule of hemoglobin carry when saturated?
- Up to four molecules (correct)
- Up to eight molecules
- Up to two molecules
- Up to six molecules
What is the purpose of pulse oximetry?
What is the purpose of pulse oximetry?
- To analyze arterial blood samples
- To monitor blood pressure
- To measure the heart rate
- To measure the oxygen level of the blood (correct)
What is the normal arterial oxygen saturation for a healthy individual at sea level?
What is the normal arterial oxygen saturation for a healthy individual at sea level?
- 80% - 85%
- 95% - 100% (correct)
- 70% - 75%
- 60% - 65%
When does hemoglobin become deoxyhemoglobin?
When does hemoglobin become deoxyhemoglobin?
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Before pulse oximeters, how were blood oxygen saturation levels measured?
Before pulse oximeters, how were blood oxygen saturation levels measured?
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