Pulse Oximeter Competency Test
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The nurse must verify the physician's order prior to performing pulse oximeter monitoring.
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The nurse must inspect the power cord (if applicable) and probe cable for frayed or exposed wires.
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True
False
The patient knows why the procedure is being done, so no patient teaching is necessary for this common monitoring procedure.
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True
False
Instruct the patient to wash their hands with soap and water before placing the pulse oximeter on the finger.
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True
False
Remove the pateint's nail polish, if used, and clean the site with an alcohol prep pad.
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True
False
The left index finger is the only viable site for monitoring pulse oximetry.
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True
False
Errors in pulse oximeter readings may result from improper probe placement, hypothermia, and low light transmissions.
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True
False
Observe the pulse rate on the oximeter and correlate it with the manually measured rate.
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True
False
Normal resting oxygen saturation is usually greater than 90%.
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True
False
A non-disposable probe does not have to be disinfected because it is being used for the same patient with each time.
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True
False
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