When checking for proper blood pressure cuff size, which ...

[michelleunicorn]

When checking for proper blood pressure cuff size, which guideline is correct?
 
  a. The standard cuff size is appropriate for all sizes.
  b. The length of the rubber bladder should equal 80 of the arm circumference.
  c. The width of the rubber bladder should equal 80 of the arm circumference.
  d. The width of the rubber bladder should equal 40 of the arm circumference.

Question 2

The nurse is counting an infant's respirations. Which technique is correct?
 
  a. Watching the chest rise and fall
  b. Watching the abdomen for movement
  c. Placing a hand across the infant's chest
  d. Using a stethoscope to listen to the breath sounds

[trog]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The width of the rubber bladder should equal 40 of the circumference of the person's arm. The length of the bladder should equal 80 of this circumference.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Watching the abdomen for movement is the correct technique because the infant's respirations are normally more diaphragmatic than thoracic. The other responses do not reflect correct techniques.