Which of the following is listed as an alternative cuff location for monitor use?

• A. Just above the ankle at the calf
• B. On the neck
• C. Behind the ear
• D. On the chest

Answer: (A)

Cuff placement on a calf just above the ankle is a recognized alternative when the arm can’t be used for monitoring. Some monitors and protocols allow this site because the leg can still accommodate a properly sized cuff and provide a usable blood pressure reading when the arm isn’t accessible or appropriate due to injury, dressings, or other restrictions. When using this site, follow the device’s guidelines for placement and cuff size, and be aware that readings may differ from arm measurements, so site-specific validation and proper technique are important.

The other locations listed aren’t standard cuff sites for most BP monitors. The neck, behind the ear, and the chest do not align with how cuffs are designed to wrap around a limb or how measurements are validated, so they’re not used for routine monitor-based blood pressure readings.