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A normal SpO2 for a young healthy patient on room air is: A. 50% to 70%. B. 80% to 85%. C. 90% to 95%. D. 95% to 100%. - Answer-D A patient classified as an ASA-P3 could be expected to need which of the following perioperative nurse interventions? A. Reassurance that his/her systemic disease can be safely managed intraoperatively B. Preoperative teaching with increased emphasis on the importance of early postoperative ambulation to prevent postoperative complications C. Encouragement without imparting false hopes in light of his/her condition D. Support and sensitivity with increased communication to his/her family during the intraoperative period - Answer-B A patient who will be sedated to a state that allows him/her to tolerate unpleasant procedures while maintaining adequate cardiorespiratory function: A. Requires preoperative clearance by a cardiologist. B. Requires monitoring by an anesthetic provider. C. Can be safely monitored by the circulating nurse. D. May be monitored by a perioperative nurse who has completed a competency-based program for conscious sedation. - Answer-D A pulse oximeter provides an early warning of hypoxia by: A. Providing a continuous indication of the mixed venous blood oxygen saturation. B. Preventing localized ischemic damage. C. Indicating oxygen saturation through the use of two light-emitting diodes alternately transmitted through blood and tissue to measure light absorption.D. Integrating with the capnograph to provide an estimation of the ratio of oxygen to CO2. - Answer-C During intubation, cricoid pressure is sometimes given with the thumb and index finger of one hand. This procedure: A. Occludes the trachea, which lies anterior to the esophagus. B. Occludes the esophagus, which lies anterior to the trachea. C. Should be continued until the endotracheal tube placement has been confirmed and the cuff has been inflated. D. Must be done only by a qualified anesthesia provider. - Answer-C