Situation 8 - You are assigned to screen for hypertension. Your task is to take blood pressure readings and you are informed about avoiding the common mistakes in BP taking that lead to false or inaccurate blood pressure readings.

36. When taking blood pressure reading the cuff should be:

  • deflated fully then immediately start second reading for same client
  • inflated to 30 mmHg above the estimated systolic BP based on palpation of radial or bronchial artery
  • deflated quickly after inflating up to 180 mmHg
  • large enough to wrap around upper arm of the adult client 1 cm above brachial artery


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