The EMT Is Correctly Using a Noninvasive Blood Pressure Monitor

question 97

Multiple Choice

The EMT is correctly using a noninvasive blood pressure monitor when she:

• A) auscultates a blood pressure before applying and activating the device.
• B) alternates arms for each blood pressure that is obtained with the device.
• C) confirms each reading on the device by palpating a pressure in the opposite arm.
• D) places the cuff of the noninvasive BP monitor on the patient's forearm.

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