If a Sufficiently Large Cuff Is Unavailable to Fit an Obese

question 18

Multiple Choice

If a sufficiently large cuff is unavailable to fit an obese arm, which technique may be used to assess blood pressure?

• A) Wrap a standard cuff around the deltoid area and place the stethoscope over the radial artery.
• B) Wrap a standard cuff around the forearm and place the stethoscope over the radial artery.
• C) Wrap a standard cuff around the thigh and place the stethoscope on the dorsalis pedis.
• D) Wrap a pediatric cuff around the ankle and place the stethoscope on the popliteal artery.

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Definitions:

Mandara

A mythical mountain in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain cosmology, often depicted as the center of the universe.

Phoenix Hall

A building at the Byodo-in Temple in Japan, renowned for its Phoenix-like architectural composition and an important example of Heian period (794-1185) Buddhist architecture.

Amida

An ancient city in Mesopotamia, known in modern times as Diyarbakır, Turkey.

Jocho

A Japanese sculptor of the Heian period, famous for pioneering the yosegi technique of wood sculpture, notably in the creation of the Amida Buddha of the Byodoin Temple.