Inaccurate Readings

Question: What can prevent a pulse oximeter reading accurately? Can you think of 5 things that might stop a pulse oximeter reading accurately?

Answer

Question: What can prevent a pulse oximeter reading accurately? Can you think of 5 things that might stop a pulse oximeter reading accurately?

Answers:

  • Nail varnish or pigment on the finger
  • A bright light shining on the probe
  • Patient movement
  • Poor perfusion
  • Carbon monoxide poisoning