You Are Attempting to Assess the Blood Pressure of a 35-Year-Old

question 51

Multiple Choice

You are attempting to assess the blood pressure of a 35-year-old male at the scene of a multiple vehicle collision.The scene is very noisy and you are unable to clearly hear the patient's heartbeat.You should:

• A) use an automatic blood pressure machine.
• B) obtain the blood pressure by palpation.
• C) try using the patient's other arm.
• D) have your partner try auscultating the blood pressure.

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