Pulse Oximetry Lab Worksheet-2

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Procedures 1310: Pulse Oximetry Lab Name:_________________________________ Date:__________________ Obtain the following information from 3 of your classmates. 1. Check the oxygen saturations via pulse oximeter on a person on room air. Document below. O2___________________________ Pulse_________________________ 2. O2_______________________ Pulse_____________________ 3. O2_____________________ Pulse___________________ 4. Watch the following video and answer the questions: https://youtu.be/9d9h3Qnbv9Q a. What can affect the reading of the pulse oximeter? b. Why does smoke inhalation affect the oxygen reading? 5. A respiratory therapist is preparing to perform pulse oximetry. Which of the following would be LEAST beneficial for assessing the accuracy of the device? a. Checking the capillary refill time b. Assessing skin color and temperature c. Performing an Allen test on the patient d. Assessing pulse rate 6. A pulse oximeter is being used to monitor a patient who was rescued from a fire. The SpO2 is 90%; however, the patient is unconscious and shows signs of respiratory distress. What additional test should the RT recommend? a. Ct scan b. Electrolyte measurement c. Co-oximetry d. Hemoglobin and hematocrit levels 7. Which of the following will affect the accuracy of pulse oximeter measurements? (circle all that apply) a. Increased bilirubin levels b. Decreased hematocrit levels c. Dark skin pigmentation d. Exposure to sunlight
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