Orthostatic BP

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Across
  1. 1. BP measurement should be taken using the same ________.
  2. 2. Have patient ________ or lie down and obtain first BP reading.
  3. 6. Ensure that the patient avoids caffeine intake, smoking, and exercise for at least ______ minutes before measurement.
  4. 7. BP cuff bladder _________ is 75-100% of arm circumference.
  5. 8. After taking first BP have patient stand upright for ____minute, then take another BP measurement.
Down
  1. 1. Wrap BP cuff snugly around the arm above the _______ fossa.
  2. 3. BP cuff bladder ________ is 37-40% of arm circumference.
  3. 4. The blood pressure cuff should be placed on patient's ______skin.
  4. 5. If patient becomes dizzy, weak, or has visual changes help the patient lie down to try to prevent _______syncope.
  5. 6. Repeat BP reading after ________minutes of the patient standing.