NSG 3100 Exam 2 QUESTIONS AND

ANSWERS



For a client with a previous blood pressure of 138/74 mmHg and pulse of 64

beats/min, approximately how long should the nurse take to release the blood

pressure cuff in order to obtain an accurate reading?

1. 10-20 seconds

2. 30-45 seconds

3. 1-1.5 minutes

4. 3-3.5 minutesAnswer: 2. Rationale: If the cuff is inflated to about 30 mmHg

over previous systolic pressure, that would be 168. To ensure that the diastolic

has been determined, t...