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What is considered the gold standard for checking blood oxygen levels?
What is considered the gold standard for checking blood oxygen levels?
- Biopsies
- Chest X-ray
- Pulse Oximetry
- PaO2 through blood sampling of the artery (ABG's) (correct)
What can interfere with the accuracy of pulse oximetry?
What can interfere with the accuracy of pulse oximetry?
- Chest X-ray
- Vasopressor therapy
- Nails (correct)
- Nice bouncy wave form
When is a chest X-ray typically performed for patients on ventilation?
When is a chest X-ray typically performed for patients on ventilation?
- Before open heart surgery
- Anyone on a ventilator will receive a chest X-ray (correct)
- As a diagnostic evaluation for respiratory function
- During bronchoscopy or VATS procedures
Why should excessive oxygen not be given to COPD patients?
Why should excessive oxygen not be given to COPD patients?
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