Asked by
Blessy Lorica
on Dec 12, 2024
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Which of the following is important when putting on a blood pressure cuff?
A) Place the blood pressure cuff over the patient's sleeve
B) Locate the popliteal artery
C) Position the cuff so that the midline of the bladder is at the back of the elbow
D) Make the bladder of the cuff encircles 50% to 60% the distance around the arm
E) Position the cuff so the lower edge of the cuff is 1 inch above the antecubital space
Blood Pressure Cuff
A medical device used to measure blood pressure, consisting of an inflatable cuff to restrict blood flow, and a manometer to measure the pressure.
Popliteal Artery
The artery located behind the knee that provides blood supply to the lower leg, knee, and thigh.
- Acquire knowledge on the proper protocol for blood pressure measurement, along with mastering the interpretation of Korotkoff sounds.
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JR
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the proper protocol for blood pressure measurement, along with mastering the interpretation of Korotkoff sounds.