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How can a patient determine their blood pressure based on the color on the strip?
How can a patient determine their blood pressure based on the color on the strip?
- By measuring the intensity of the color
- By observing the rate of color change
- By matching the strip color to a reference chart (correct)
- By counting the number of colors present
What is the correct position for a patient when measuring blood pressure?
What is the correct position for a patient when measuring blood pressure?
- Sitting with the arm below the level of the heart
- Lying down with the arm raised above the head
- Standing with the arm hanging down
- Seated comfortably with the arm at heart level (correct)
Where should the bottom edge of the cuff be placed when measuring blood pressure?
Where should the bottom edge of the cuff be placed when measuring blood pressure?
- On the patient's wrist
- 2-3 cm above the elbow, aligned with the brachial artery (correct)
- On the patient's thigh
- Directly over the elbow joint
What indicates systolic pressure during blood pressure measurement?
What indicates systolic pressure during blood pressure measurement?
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What should be done if a significant difference is observed between two blood pressure measurements?
What should be done if a significant difference is observed between two blood pressure measurements?
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In which position is blood pressure generally higher?
In which position is blood pressure generally higher?
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What represents diastolic pressure during blood pressure measurement?
What represents diastolic pressure during blood pressure measurement?
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