Blood Pressure Flashcards

1
Q

How should the BP cuff should be placed?

A

Place the BP cuff 1 ince above the anticubital area or the bend of the elbow.

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2
Q

Should the cuff be tight?

A

Not too tight, just enough where you can slip 2 fingers inside the cuff

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3
Q

Where should the tubing be facing?

A

It should fall over in front of the center of the arm

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4
Q

In which condition patient is having >200

A

Stroke

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5
Q

If stroke? What to do?

A

Re-check
Check medical review
Emergency

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