What Is the Most Common Source of Error and False

question 31

Multiple Choice

What is the most common source of error and false alarms with pulse oximetry?

• A)presence of HbCO
• B)patient motion artifact
• C)presence of vascular dyes
• D)ambient light detection

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Definitions:

Operant Stimulus

A stimulus that follows a behavior and increases the likelihood that the behavior will be repeated.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any need for learning.

Cognitive Perspective

An approach in psychology that emphasizes internal mental processes as the key to understanding human behavior.

Mentally Anticipate

The act of forecasting or predicting future events or reactions with the mind.