BrainMass Quizzes Vitals about a Patient's Vitals Basic questions about blood pressure and measurements. 1 What is NOT a proper position or procedure for measuring Blood Pressure? Patient should be seated comfortably, with back supported. Patient’s arm should be supported at heart level. Patient should be seated comfortably, with legs uncrossed, and upper arm bared. The patient or the person taking the measurement may not be talk during the procedure. The patient or the person taking the measurement may be talk during the procedure. 2 What does BMI measure? Body Mass Index – indirectly measures a patients body fat Buoyancy Measurement Index - indirectly measures a patients ability to float in water Body Mass Index – directly measures a patients body fat Buoyancy Measurement Index - directly measures a patients ability to float in water None of the above 3 According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, what reading is considered ‘pre-hypertension’? Systolic 119 or lower and Diastolic 79 or lower Systolic 140-159 and Diastolic 90-99 Systolic 160-169 and Diastolic 100-109 Systolic 120-139 and Diastolic 80-89 Systolic 170 or higher and Diastolic 110 or higher 4 What is the proper size of a blood pressure cuff? 50 percent of the patient’s arm circumference 60 percent of the patient’s arm circumference 70 percent of the patient’s arm circumference 80 percent of the patient’s arm circumference 90 percent of the patient’s arm circumference 5 Which on is NOT considered a vital sign measurement for children over 2 or adults? Blood Pressure Pulse Rate Head Circumference Weight Height Submit Quiz