NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The blood pressure cuff should fit snugly about ____ above the elbow to be used.
A
2 inches
B
3 inches
C
1 inch
D
4 inches
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -You or your provider will wrap the blood pressure cuff snugly around your upper arm. The lower edge of the cuff should be 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the bend of your elbow. The cuff will be inflated quickly. This is done either by pumping the squeeze bulb or pushing a button on the device.

Detailed explanation-2: -Place the cuff on your bare upper arm one inch above the bend of your elbow. Make sure the tubing falls over the front center of your arm so that the sensor is correctly placed. Pull the end of the cuff so that it’s evenly tight around your arm.

Detailed explanation-3: -It should fit snugly around your upper arm, with the bottom edge placed just above your elbow. Your provider will inflate the blood pressure cuff using a small hand pump or by pressing a button on an automated device.

Detailed explanation-4: -The width of the bladder of the blood pressure cuff should be approximately 40% of the circumference of the upper arm midway between the olecranon and the acromion. The length of the bladder of the cuff should encircle 80 to 100% of the circumference of the upper arm at the same position.

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