Cabahug, Go, Magno, Manipis

1. Answer: width of the cuff should be 20% greater than the width of measured extremity, and the length should be sufficient to encircle measured extremity

Rationale: a BP cuff that is applied too loose around the extremity cannot get the accurate reading of the blood pressure

Reference: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Handbook 3rd edition

2. Answer: Positive family history

Rationale: Positive family history strongly supports the diagnosis of hypertension

References: Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts and Clinical Application. Second Edition