It is important to select the correct blood pressure cuff size. If the cuff is too small, it will cause the SBP value to read higher than normal. Whereas, a blood pressure cuff that is too large will cause the SBP to read lower than normal. Group of answer choices True False
It is important to select the correct blood pressure cuff size. If the cuff is too small, it will cause the SBP value to read higher than normal. Whereas, a blood pressure cuff that is too large will cause the SBP to read lower than normal. Group of answer choices True False
Phlebotomy Essentials
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Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting
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It is important to select the correct blood pressure cuff size. If the cuff is too small, it will cause the SBP value to read higher than normal. Whereas, a blood pressure cuff that is too large will cause the SBP to read lower than normal.
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The blood pressure is the pressure excerted by the blood to the walls of the blood vessels. The normal blood pressure is ranges 120/80 mm of Hg and the high blood pressure is called hypertension or low blood pressure is called hypotension. The sigmomanometer is the equipment used to check the blood pressure of the person.
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