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Where should the blood pressure cuff be placed on the arm?
- A.Loosely around the forearm below the elbow crease
- B.Over a thick sweater sleeve on the upper arm
- C.Snugly around the upper arm, about one inch above the elbow crease
- D.Tightly around the wrist below the hand bones
Correct answer
C. Snugly around the upper arm, about one inch above the elbow crease
Why
The cuff goes snugly on bare skin of the upper arm, with its lower edge about one inch above the elbow crease and the bladder over the brachial artery. Clothing under the cuff and loose placement cause inaccurate readings.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Vital Signs: Blood Pressure · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-043).