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Obtaining a Medical History and Vital Signs

11. Obtaining a Medical History and Vital Signs. SCAN 11.1 BLOOD PRESSURE BY AUSCULTATION. 11.1.1 Place the cuff snugly around the upper arm. 11.1.2 Palpate the brachial pulse point and place the diaphragm of the stethoscope over the pulse point.

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Obtaining a Medical History and Vital Signs

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  1. 11 Obtaining a Medical History and Vital Signs

  2. SCAN 11.1BLOOD PRESSURE BY AUSCULTATION

  3. 11.1.1 Place the cuff snugly around the upper arm.

  4. 11.1.2 Palpate the brachial pulse point and place the diaphragm of the stethoscope over the pulse point.

  5. 11.1.3 Quickly inflate the cuff then release the pressure to obtain the blood pressure readings.

  6. 11.1.4 Document your readings.

  7. SCAN 11.2BLOOD PRESSURE BY PALPATION

  8. 11.2.1 Place the cuff and locate the radial pulse.

  9. 11.2.2 Inflate the cuff until you feel the radial pulse go away.

  10. 11.2.3 Continue inflating cuff to approximately 30 mmHg beyond where the pulse went away.

  11. 11.2.4 Release the pressure in the cuff and note the pressure on the gauge when the radial pulse returns.

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