OXYGEN SAT Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
measures the percentage of
oxyhemoglobin (oxygen-bound hemoglobin) in the
blood, and it is represented as arterial oxygen
saturation.
A
Oxygen saturation
2
Q
is a noninvasive device that
estimates a client’s arterial blood oxygen saturation
(SaO2) or (SpO2).
A
Pulse oximeter
3
Q
normal oxygen saturation is
A
95 to 100 percent
4
Q
low oxygen in blood
A
Hypoxemia
5
Q
low oxygen in tissue
A
Hypoxia
6
Q
what oxygen saturation is life threatening
A
below 70 percent
7
Q
what provides a general measure of health
A
Ratio of weight to height
