Which of the Following Is Important When Putting on a Blood

question 10

Multiple Choice

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

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Definitions:

Abduction

The act of forcibly taking someone away against their will, often used in the contexts of kidnapping or moving a limb away from the body's central line.

Flexion

The movement that decreases the angle between two body parts, such as bending the elbow or knee.

Tactile Fremitus

The vibration felt on the chest wall when a person speaks, useful in medical examination to assess lung health.

Egophony

A change in the voice sound heard when auscultating the lungs with a stethoscope, often indicative of lung pathology.