Table 3. Frequency of correct answers on care with device for blood pressure measurement among Nursing professionals of the coronary unit.

Measurement step	Theoretical assessment n (%)	Practical assessment n (%)
Care with the device
Deadline for device calibration date was checked	13 (58.1)	5 (16.1)
Patients’ arm circumference was measured	18 (58.1)	5 (16.1)
Cuff was selected based on arm size	1 (3.2)	8 (25.8)
Cuff was placed without looseness	3 (9.7)	28 (90.3)
Cuff was placed 2-3 cm above the antecubital fossa	14 (45.2)	25 (80.6)
Center of cuff was centered over brachial artery	15 (48.4)	15 (48.4)
Inadequate use of cuff can influence values	30 (96.8)	-