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    Which of the Following Can Cause False High Readings When
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Which of the Following Can Cause False High Readings When

Question 15

Question 15

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Which of the following can cause false high readings when using a pulse oximeter?


A) fetal hemoglobin
B) intravascular dyes
C) carboxyhemoglobin
D) presence of metHb

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