School ID: 305481

LEMERY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Name: Date:
Section: Activity no:

Fourth Quarter
Circulatory System
Materials Needed:

• Sphygmomanometer (blood pressure cuff)

• Stethoscope
• Pen and paper to record measurements
• Comfortable chair for the patient
• Properly calibrated blood pressure cuff
Procedures:

Put a check after doing the procedures.

Prepare the Patient:

1. Ask the patient to sit in a comfortable chair with their back supported and feet flat on the
floor.
2. Ensure they are relaxed and not talking during the measurement.
Prepare the Equipment:

3. Check the sphygmomanometer for any damage or defects.

4. Position the stethoscope around your neck for easy access.
Position the Patient's Arm:

5. Position the patient's arm at heart level. This is usually done by placing the arm on a table or
armrest.
Select the Correct Cuff Size:

6. Choose the appropriate cuff size based on the patient's arm circumference. The cuff should
cover about 80% of the upper arm.
Apply the Cuff:

7. Place the cuff around the upper arm, ensuring it is snug but not too tight. The bottom edge of
the cuff should be about 1 inch above the elbow.
Locate the Brachial Artery:

8. Use your fingers to locate the brachial artery on the inside of the arm, just below the elbow
crease.
Palpate and Inflate the Cuff:

9. Palpate the brachial artery and place the stethoscope's diaphragm over it. Inflate the cuff by
squeezing the bulb while simultaneously watching the pressure gauge. Inflate to around 30 mmHg
above the point where the radial pulse disappears.
Listen for Heart Sounds:

10. Slowly release the pressure valve on the bulb to allow the cuff to deflate gradually. Listen with
the stethoscope for the first sound (systolic pressure). Note the reading on the pressure gauge at this
point.
11. Continue to deflate the cuff while listening to the point where the sound disappears (diastolic
pressure). Note this reading as well.
Record the Measurements:

12. Record the systolic and diastolic pressures in millimeters of mercury (mmHg), noting the arm in
which the measurement was taken.
Repeat if Necessary:

13. If there is a significant difference between readings or if the initial measurement seems
abnormal, repeat the process after allowing the patient to rest for a few minutes.
Provide Results and Interpretation:

14. Explain the blood pressure readings to the patient and discuss any implications or
recommendations based on the results.