Knowledge of the nursing team in the measurement of blood pressure in the screening

Abstract

Objective: to evaluate the nursing staff knowledge about the correct technique for measuring blood pressure.
Method: This is a descriptive, exploratory study, with quantitative approach, approved by the Research Ethics Committee under
protocol CAAE nº 42130720.2.0000.5587, conducted in public health institutions in northern Mato Grosso, assessing 34 nursing
professionals; using a validated questionnaire to analyze the professionals' knowledge. Results: the knowledge of nurses and
nursing technicians was similar, the biggest errors were about the definition of blood pressure, identification of korotkoff sounds,
preparation of materials, cuff width, palpatory and auscultatory method and about the factors that can overestimate the pressure.
The greatest hits were about patient preparation and the factors that may contribute to reading errors. Conclusion: nursing
professionals have a deficit of practical and theoretical knowledge about blood pressure checking, suggesting training programs.