Vital signs and reportingQuestion 1356 of 1700
How should the arm be positioned for a blood pressure reading?
- Arm hanging down at the side of the body
- Elbow at heart level, supported on a table or your arm
- Arm raised above the head and held there
- Arm crossed over the chest and held tight
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Correct answer: Elbow at heart level, supported on a table or your arm
The person sits with legs and arms uncrossed.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 7.4: Obtaining Vital Signs
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026