Certified Nurses Aide Training in New York

Utilizing the stethoscope to measure the patient's blood pressure

To be respected as a professional service provider, it is best for the the nurse aide to always wash their hands before coming into contact with a patient. After introducing themselves to the patient and addressing them by name, the nurse aide explains the procedure and wipes the earpiece and diaphragm of the stethoscope with alcohol. Patient is asked to extend arm and place palm facing up. Blood pressure cup, with sensor over artery, is placed on patient's arm. Using fingertips, nurse aide locates radial pulse and inflates cuff.

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