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


ANS: B
Patient motion artifact probably is the most common source of error and false alarms.

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