1. The most important factor in measuring blood pressure accurately is:: us- ing a cuff of the appropriate size for the patient 2. How many patient identifiers do you use?: 2 3. respiration rate: 12 ... -20 4. Normal pulse rate: 60-100 bpm 5. Normal temperature: 98.6 F or 37 C 6. What might affect the apical rate?: Medical history, exercise, temperature, and sympathetic stimulation 7. Where is the apex of the heart?: 5th intercostal space at the bottom of the heart 8. How long to take apical pulse if patient is on cardiovascular medication or if pulse is irregular?: 1 minute 9. Why check apical pulse?: To get the patients baseline 10. When taking blood pressure, how should the patient sit?: legs uncrossed and feet flat on the floor 11. When taking blood pressure, the cuff should be placed where?: 1 inch above the artery [Show More]
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