What Should the Medical Assistant Do If She Notes That

question 40

Multiple Choice

What should the medical assistant do if she notes that a patient has an elevated BP?

• A) Record the first reading for the physician to review.
• B) Check the cuff size to make sure it matches the patient's arm.
• C) Check the BP reading in both arms.
• D) Wait 20 minutes and then recheck the reading.
• E) Both B and C should be done.