Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a 1 week old infant who has a prescription for home oxygen and pulse oximetry monitoring.A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a 1 week old infant who has a prescription for home oxygen and pulse oximetry monitoring. Which of the following statements by the parents indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A. If the pulse oximeter consistently reads 100%, it indicates a potential error as normal oxygen saturation levels are typically between 95-100%. This could be due to a malfunction in the device or incorrect placement. The parents should be taught to notify the doctor in such a situation for further evaluation.
Explanation of other choices:
B: Correct, the probe can be applied to a finger or toe for accurate readings.
C: Correct, excessive movement can affect the accuracy of the pulse oximeter readings.
D: Incorrect, rotating the probe every 24 hours helps prevent skin irritation and damage.
E:
F:
G:
Explanation of other choices:
B: Correct, the probe can be applied to a finger or toe for accurate readings.
C: Correct, excessive movement can affect the accuracy of the pulse oximeter readings.
D: Incorrect, rotating the probe every 24 hours helps prevent skin irritation and damage.
E:
F:
G: