Question

When obtaining a patient's blood pressure by auscultation, which of the following steps would be considered to be the correct method?

I-Place the arm in a slightly flexed position, palm up, fingers relaxed
II-Use a cuff with a width of two-thirds the circumference of the patient's arm
III-Place the lower edge of the cuff one inch above the antecubital space
IV-Place the stethoscope over the brachial artery, pressing down firmly
V-Slowly deflate the cuff and listen for Korotkoff sounds while watching the manometer
VI-If unable to obtain a reading, wait at least 60 seconds before inflating the cuff
a) I, II, V
b) I, III, V
c) II, III, VI
d) IV, V, VI

Answer 1

The correct method for obtaining a patient's blood pressure by auscultation involves several steps including positioning the arm, using an appropriate cuff size, and listening for Korotkoff sounds.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct method for obtaining a patient's blood pressure by auscultation is as follows:

1. Place the arm in a slightly flexed position, palm up, fingers relaxed.
2. Use a cuff with a width of two-thirds the circumference of the patient's arm.
3. Place the lower edge of the cuff one inch above the antecubital space.
4. Place the stethoscope over the brachial artery, pressing down firmly.
5. Slowly deflate the cuff and listen for Korotkoff sounds while watching the manometer.
6. If unable to obtain a reading, wait at least 60 seconds before inflating the cuff.