CHS Blood Pressure Measurement Techniques & Monitoring

Question 1

What is the recommended cuff bladder width for standard adult blood pressure measurement?

Accepted Answer

12–14 cm

Answer

8–10 cm

Answer

16–18 cm

Answer

6–8 cm

Question 2

Which arm position is recommended for accurate auscultatory blood pressure measurement?

Accepted Answer

Arm supported at heart level (mid-sternum)

Answer

Arm raised above heart level

Answer

Arm hanging freely at the side

Answer

Arm crossed over the chest

Question 3

How long should a patient rest in a seated position before a blood pressure measurement is taken?

Accepted Answer

5 minutes

Answer

1 minute

Answer

3 minutes

Answer

10 minutes

Question 4

What is the correct rate of cuff deflation during auscultatory blood pressure measurement?

Accepted Answer

1–2 mmHg per second

Answer

5–6 mmHg per second

Answer

8–10 mmHg per second

Answer

10–15 mmHg per second

Question 5

Which Korotkoff sound phase corresponds to the systolic blood pressure reading?

Accepted Answer

Phase I

Answer

Phase II

Answer

Phase III

Answer

Phase IV

Question 6

What should a clinician do when a difference of more than 10 mmHg is found between arms during the initial blood pressure assessment?

Accepted Answer

Use the higher reading and investigate for vascular disease

Answer

Average the two readings

Answer

Always use the left arm reading

Answer

Use the lower reading for documentation

Question 7

What is the recommended minimum waiting time between repeat blood pressure measurements in the same arm?

Accepted Answer

1 minute

Answer

15 seconds

Answer

30 seconds

Answer

5 minutes