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NREMT Paramedic

Category - Medical

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Which of the following is correct when using a sphygmomanometer cuff?
  1. Inflate the cuff slowly when measuring by palpation
  2. One size usually fits all patients, including children and adults.
  3. Inflate the cuff to 30mm Hg above the point where you can no longer feel a pulse.
  4. Deflate the cuff rapidly so blood flow will not be diminished long.
Explanation
Answer: C - Inflating the cuff 30mm Hg above the point of pulse loss will allow for a range to accurately measure the systolic pressure when it returns.
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