A medical office assistant records a patient's blood pressure as 118/76 mm Hg. According to the American Heart Association, this reading falls into which blood pressure category?
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Medical Office Assistant · Clinical Office Practice and Patient Safety
Accurate Measurement and Documentation
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In the blood pressure reading 118/76 mm Hg, the top number (118) is the:
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Which reading would the American Heart Association classify as 'elevated' blood pressure?
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A reading of 132/84 mm Hg is classified by the American Heart Association as:
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Which blood pressure reading falls in 'high blood pressure stage 2'?
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Study tools & related lessonsYou’ll learn to · Related
You’ll learn to
- Measure vital signs accurately using correct technique and equipment.
- Document measurements legibly, promptly, and with the correct units.
- Avoid transcription and documentation errors that could affect patient care.
- Recognize when a measurement is abnormal or uncertain and escalate appropriately within the assistant's scope.
Sources & references
- U.S. National Library of Medicine — MedlinePlus
- American Heart Association — Understanding Blood Pressure Readings
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Infection Control
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