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How long should a patient rest before measuring blood pressure?

A: 1 minute B: 2 minutes C: 5 minutes D: 10 minutes

Which of the following should a patient AVOID at least 30 minutes before BP measurement?

A: Drinking water B: Consuming caffeine C: Wearing loose clothing D: Sitting in a chair

What is the correct position for measuring blood pressure?

A: Sitting with legs crossed and arm hanging down B: Sitting with back supported, feet flat on the floor, and arm at heart level C: Standing with arms relaxed at the sides D: Lying down with the arm raised above the head

What is the consequence of using a cuff that is too small?

A: Blood pressure reading will be underestimated B: Blood pressure reading will be overestimated C: No effect on blood pressure reading D: The reading will not be possible

Where should the BP cuff be placed on the arm?

A: Directly on the wrist A: 2-3 cm above the elbow crease C: On the forearm C: Anywhere on the upper arm D

How fast should the cuff be deflated during measurement?

A: 1-2 mmHg per second B: 2-3 mmHg per second C: 5-6 mmHg per second D: As fast as possible

What is the first Korotkoff sound used to determine?

A: Diastolic blood pressure B: Pulse rate C: Systolic blood pressure D: Respiratory rate

Why should blood pressure be measured in both arms initially?

A: To confirm if the cuff is working properly B: To check for differences and use the arm with the higher reading C: To ensure the patient is comfortable D: To measure oxygen levels in both arms

If two blood pressure readings differ by more than 5 mmHg, what should be done?

A: Ignore the difference and record the first reading B: Take an average of both readings C: Take additional readings until consistency is achieved D: Use the lower reading for diagnosis