
Manual Blood Pressure Measurement Techniques

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Sophia Harris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in preparing to take a manual blood pressure?
Position the patient
Estimate the systolic pressure
Gather supplies and perform hand hygiene
Attach the gauge to the cuff
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How should the patient's arm be positioned when taking a manual blood pressure?
Crossed over the chest
Above heart level
At heart level
Below heart level
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should be done if the gauge does not read zero before starting?
Inflate the cuff immediately
Ignore and proceed
Replace the cuff
Recalibrate the gauge
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where should the cuff be placed on the patient's arm?
Directly on the elbow
Two inches above the elbow bend
On the wrist
On the shoulder
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of palpating the brachial artery before inflating the cuff?
To estimate the systolic pressure
To check for pulse irregularities
To find the diastolic pressure
To measure the heart rate
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How much higher should you inflate the cuff above the estimated systolic pressure?
30 mmHg
20 mmHg
40 mmHg
10 mmHg
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What indicates the systolic blood pressure when using a stethoscope?
The first sound heard
The last sound heard
When the sound stops
When the needle reaches zero
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