Blood pressure Quiz

Question 1

Step 1-5

Answer 1

1. introduce yourself
2. verify name/DOB
3. explain what you will be doing
4. Place patients arm on table at heart level
5. demonstrate how to select correct BP cuff size

Question 2

Step 6-10

Answer 2

6. palpate brachial pulse and apply cuff 1 inch above
7. locate radial pulse on side BP taken
8. inflate BP cuff while palpating radial pulse for systolic number
9. correctly state what the palpated systolic number is/deflate cuff
10. correctly states the maximum inflation level for BP cuff

Question 3

Step 11-15

Answer 3

11. ensure cuff remains in appropriate location
12. instruct patient to uncross legs and remain quiet
13. place stethoscope in ears correctly
14. use stethoscope to get accurate reading
15. inflate BP cuff rapidly and smoothly to maximum inflation level

Question 4

steps 16-17

Answer 4

16. deflate cuff smoothly
17. state systolic over diastolic