A test that is performed by wrapping a small strap around the patient's nail bed on a finger or toe or placing a clip on the bridge of the patient's nose or earlobe is called:

A) PFT.
B) pulse oximetry.
C) ABG.
D) nebulizer.

B

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The quality of application of myofascial massage techniques can be described as:

A) Fast and firm B) Slow and gentle C) Slow and compressing D) Fast and deep

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A patient who requires home medical oxygen complains of generalized weakness. Assessment indicates a patent airway and adequate respirations. His radial pulse is strong and regular and skin warm and dry. Vital signs are pulse 92, respirations 18, blood pressure 156/88, and SpO2 95%. The patient is currently on 2 lpm of oxygen through a portable tank that is bedside. Which of the following is

appropriate in the care of this patient? A) Continue oxygen administration at 2 lpm via nasal cannula. B) Place the patient on high-concentration oxygen with a nonrebreather. C) Discontinue oxygen therapy since the SpO2 is >94%. D) Administer 4 to 6 lpm oxygen via a simple face mask.

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