Blood Pressure Measurement OSCE Guide Quiz

A young adult volunteer's blood pressure reading comes out unexpectedly high. The antecubital fossa was not palpated beforehand, the cuff's artery marker sits lateral to the biceps tendon, the volunteer's arm is held up unsupported, and they keep chatting. Which action is most likely to cut measurement error and improve the accuracy of the repeat reading?

At a routine hypertension review, a patient has an irregularly irregular pulse. An automated oscillometric blood pressure device gives markedly different readings on repeated attempts, even though the patient is rested and seated, the cuff size is correct, and the arm is supported at heart level. What is the single best next step, and why?

A 43-year-old woman has a seated automated clinic blood pressure of 168/96 mmHg in her right arm. She feels well, with no dizziness on standing, chest pain, back pain or neurological symptoms. What is the best way to complete the assessment?