Vital signs measurement
Vital signs measurement ( 8 Questions)
Incorrect. A cuff that covers only 50% of the upper arm circumference may be too small and lead to falsely elevated blood pressure readings.
Correct. Selecting a cuff that covers approximately 75% of the upper arm circumference is recommended for accurate blood pressure measurement in children. This ensures proper fit and accurate readings.
Incorrect. Using a cuff that covers 100% of the upper arm circumference may be too large, resulting in falsely low blood pressure readings.
Incorrect. A cuff that covers 125% of the upper arm circumference is overly large and not appropriate for accurate blood pressure measurement.
A. Incorrect. A cuff that covers only 50% of the upper arm circumference may be too small and lead to falsely elevated blood pressure readings.
B. Correct. Selecting a cuff that covers approximately 75% of the upper arm circumference is recommended for accurate blood pressure measurement in children. This ensures proper fit and accurate readings.
C. Incorrect. Using a cuff that covers 100% of the upper arm circumference may be too large, resulting in falsely low blood pressure readings.
D. Incorrect. A cuff that covers 125% of the upper arm circumference is overly large and not appropriate for accurate blood pressure measurement.