During continuous monitoring of an active 5-year-old patient with a finger pulse oximetry probe, you obtain frequent and repeated false low HbO2 alarms (<90%). Which of the following would be the best action to take in this situation?
a. Sedate the patient and restrain the arms.
b. Reset the low alarm limit to the 80% to 85% range.
c. Use a spot check instead of continuous monitoring.
d. Relocate the sensor to a more stable loca-tion.
ANS: D
Although new technologies promise to reduce this, relocation of the sensor to the earlobe, toe, or forehead can minimize the problem.
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A) Facing forward in the back seat in a reclined position (60 degrees) B) Facing backward in an upright position in the front seat (45 degrees) C) Facing backward in the back seat in a reclined position (45 degrees) D) Facing forward in the back seat in an upright position (60 degrees)
Even though some oral contracts will be recognized by the courts, the __________ indicates when contracts must be in writing in order to be enforced by the courts
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Extraoral film should be loaded in the cassette just prior to use
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
An effective inventory schedule for a medical office is ________.
A. every 3 months B. every 1 to 2 weeks C. every 6 months D. once a month E. once a year