Blood pressure
How to test blood pressure
To perform a blood pressure test
- Have the left arm in a supported position and place the cuff around it.
- Secure the cuff and inflate it using the pump.
- Record the persons blood pressure using the monitor
Normative data
advantages and disadvantages
Advantages
- Can be self-tested
- Quick to test
- Test may be performed incorrectly
- Heart rate and fat levels can affect validity of this test