Measures and Records Manual Blood Pressure
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Use stethoscope and cuff to accurately measure and record blood pressure.
This skill covers proper technique for manual blood pressure measurement including cuff placement, stethoscope positioning, and accurate reading interpretation.
What You'll Learn
- Wipe stethoscope with alcohol before use
- Feel for brachial artery before cuff placement
- Inflate cuff to 160-180 mm Hg
- Record both systolic and diastolic within 8 mm Hg
