Penne is a tube-shaped pasta that originates in Campania, a region in Southern Italy. It is probably one of the more well-known pasta shapes, available in most markets and grocery stores that stock pasta. Cooks with access to a pasta extruder can also make their own penne, should they so desire.
Left arm vs. right arm blood pressure question 9/15/2005 10:28PM. Reply. Return to Index. Report Post. They usually take it on the left arm, and they say that is where you should take it, but then at the doctor they will take it on the right if they want to verify the reading they got on the left. I don't understand? I take my BP on my left arm. Lately, the upper one is slightly high to high and the lower one is normal. I take it on my right arm.
Tell the patient that the blood pressure readings will take a few minutes and they will feel the cuff tighten and then deflate. Gather the equipment and make sure they are in working order. Position the arm. Place their arm on a table or desk to take the blood pressure. Place cuff above the elbow.Make sure the cuff is one inch above the elbow and fit the arm tightly and snugly. You should be able to put one finger under the cuff for tightness. Place the stethoscope earpieces into your ears.ypertension is when you have high blood pressure. The readings would indicate 140/90 or more. High blood pressure is very serious as you could have a stroke, heart attack or kidney problems. Hypotension is low blood pressure. When you begin to go too far below 120/80, which is normal, it is considered hypotension.