Title: Measure and record blood pressure, as required by Virginia Board of Nursing regulation.
Course: Nurse Aide II (14051-II) > Section: Developing Basic Nursing Skills

Measuring and recording should be performed according to the procedure outlined in Virginia Nurse Aide Candidate Handbook, Credentia, 2024.

Refer to Unit VII Nurse Aide Curriculum, Virginia Board of Nursing, Virginia Department of Health Professions, 2023.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the definitions of blood pressure, systolic, and diastolic?
- What are the normal ranges for blood pressure?
- What factors influence blood pressure?
- What are the proper techniques for taking pressure?
- What is a safety stop for blood pressure?