Which of the following diagnostic procedures measures the oxygen level in the blood?

A) ventilation-perfusion scan
B) oximetry
C) bronchography
D) polysomnography


B) oximetry
Oximetry measures the oxygen level in the blood. A ventilation-perfusion scan is a
nuclear medicine test useful in identifying pulmonary emboli. Bronchography is an X-ray of the
lung. Polysomnography is done to detect sleep apnea.

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