Which of the Following Situations Will Result in a Falsely

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations will result in a falsely high BP reading? (Select all that apply. )

• A)The person supports his or her own arm during the BP reading.
• B)The BP cuff is too narrow for the arm.
• C)The arm is held above the level of the heart.
• D)The cuff is wrapped too loosely around the arm.
• E)The person is sitting with his or her legs crossed.
• F)The nurse does not inflate the cuff adequately.

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Definitions:

Atrium

Chamber; particularly an upper chamber of the heart, lying above a ventricle.

Ventricle

Cavity in an organ, such as a lower chamber of the heart or the ventricles of the brain.

Capillaries

The smallest blood vessels in the body, responsible for the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other nutrients and waste products between the blood and tissues.

Arteries

Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body's tissues, characterized by their strong, elastic walls.