Taking Blood Pressure Correctly

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING HOME STUDY COURSE

  1. Read all of the topics in the lesson, and when finished with each topic, click on MARK COMPLETE to advance to the next topic.
  2. Answer all of the questions in the quiz.
  3. In your CE Course dashboard, you may download and print out your certificate. You must receive a passing score of at least 70% to earn a certificate.

PURPOSE:  This course will review how to accurately measure blood pressure in all clients.

OBJECTIVES:  By the end of this home study, the participant will be able to:

  1. Describe what blood pressure is.
  2. Discuss the significance of blood pressure as a vital sign.
  3. List three causes of high blood pressure.
  4. List three causes of low blood pressure.
  5. List equipment for taking blood pressure.
  6. Describe two common errors that occur when taking a blood pressure.
  7. List three factors that should be considered when taking a blood pressure.

METHOD OF PRESENTATION:   Online Course.

METHOD OF EVALUATION:       Examination: Pass = 70%

CONTACT HOURS:  2

ACCREDITATION: Nursing Unlimited, Inc. is a provider of continuing education approved by the Florida Board of Nursing.  Our provider number is NCE 2958.  Accreditation by reciprocity for states other than Florida.