Medical examiners are required to measure the blood pressure of a driver with a BP of 140/90 a second time. Sometimes, high blood pressure can be the result of poor techniques. Which of the following is a poor technique which might result in an incorrect measure of blood pressure?

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When a driver's blood pressure is measured and found to be higher than 140/90, it should be measured a second time. A high reading is sometimes the result of poor technique. Each of the following may cause an incorrect measurement: placing the BP cuff over clothing instead of skin, positioning the arm incorrectly, and using and inappropriately-sized cuff.

Medical Examiners Are Required to Measure the Blood Pressure of a Driver