Finding the Error Activity

Chapter 4: Oxygen Saturation

Now you have an opportunity to find errors in measurement techniques. The first activity involves watching a short film clip.

What error in technique is this healthcare provider making while measuring oxygen saturation in Film clip 4.1?

Film clip 4.1 Oxygen saturation taken incorrectly

Alternatively, if viewing textbook as a PDF, use this link: https://www.youtube.com/embed/bbm3hOPFjQg?rel=0

Now you have an opportunity to find errors in measurement techniques by looking at an image.

Which image shows the correct technique while measuring oxygen saturation?

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