*palpate brachial atery in antecubical region of arm
*center bladder of cuff over brachial artery with the tube away from pt body and bulb close to pt body
*position cuff 1in. above bend in elbow with guage at eye level to read
*release dial slowly at 2mm/sec
*1st beat = systolic reading
*when the best stops = diastolic reading
Dorsal Recumbent Positon - correct answers Pt lies face up with knees bent (vaginal US position)
Fowler's Position - correct answers Pt lies on table with head of table elevated to 90*
Semi-Fowler's Position - correct answers Pt lies on table with head of table elevated at 45*
Prone position - correct answers Pt lies facedown
Sims Position - correct answers Pt lies on left side with right leg sharply bent and knees on table (rectal
exam position)
Knee-chest Position - correct answers Pt rests on knee and chest with head turned to one side (baby
pose with butt up)
Trendelenburg Position - correct answers Pt is supine with the bottom of the table elevated at 30*
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