The blood pressure cuff should be placed slightly above (approximately 1 inch)the bend in the elbow (the antecubital fossa).The dental hygienist first determines the blood pressure by inflating the cuff to 250 mm Hg and then uses the stethoscope to determine the systolic and diastolic readings.

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The first statement is correct as the blood pressure cuff should indeed be placed slightly above the antecubital fossa. However, the second statement is false because inflating the cuff to 250 mm Hg may not be necessary or safe for all patients. The cuff should be inflated to a level 20-30 mm Hg above the point where the radial pulse disappears.

The Blood Pressure Cuff Should Be Placed Slightly Above (Approximately