Common Errors in Blood Pressure Measurements: Correct
Answer 1. Improper cuff size, 2.The arm is not at heart level
3.Cuff is not completely deflated before use
3.stethoscope position
4.Improper cuff placement
5.Defective equipment
6. legs crossed
7. not estimating systolic BP
Do not taking blood pressure on Correct Answer -with an IV
-with a dialysis shunt
,-one side of radical mastetomy
paralyzed extremity
-with a cast
documentation : heart rate includes the Correct Answer rate ,
rhythm , strength
documentation Blood pressure : Correct Answer
systolic/diastolic
(record even numbers! + postion of patients arm and which arm
was used)
documentation: respiratory rate Correct Answer rate , rhythm ,
depth , use of accessory muscles
documentation: tempurature Correct Answer degrees in F or C
for pulse rate count Correct Answer -assess the number of
beats per minute
-count for 30 seconds and multiply by 2
general survey : first look (first5) Correct Answer -mobility
(posture , gait , range of motion)
-level of consciousness (awake , alert , oriented x3)
-comfort (pain level)
-skin color or skin abnormalities
-facial expression
general survey : first look (second 5) Correct Answer -behavior
-hygiene
-dress
-speech
-body structure + development
general survey (part3) Correct Answer body structure
-stature (how tall?)
-nutrition (last 24hr of eating)
-symmetry
-posture
-position
-body build
if patients are at risk we should Correct Answer try different
positions
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