Anatomy and Physiology Lab: Pulse and Blood Pressure Examination
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What is the primary purpose of examining arterial pulse and blood pressure?

  • To measure blood oxygen levels
  • To diagnose cardiovascular disorders (correct)
  • To monitor heart rate during exercise
  • To determine blood type

    • What is the heart rate measured in?

  • Beats per hour
  • Beats per day
  • Beats per second
  • Beats per minute (correct)

    • Which of the following methods is used to detect obstructions to blood flow?

  • ECG
  • Palpation (correct)
  • Blood pressure measurement
  • Auscultation

    • What is the radial artery pulse palpated with?

    <p>Index and middle finger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method to count the heart rate when the rhythm is irregular?

    <p>Auscultation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following pulse points is located in the neck?

    <p>Carotid pulse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should you not press both carotids at the same time?

    <p>It blocks the blood supply to the brain and causes syncope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal pulse rate in beats per minute?

    <p>60-100</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a pulse rate that is faster than 100 beats per minute?

    <p>Tachycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the strength of the pulse measured by?

    <p>The ability to obliterate it with fingertips</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of blood pressure?

    <p>The pressure applied on the walls of blood vessels during circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a pulse rate that is slower than 60 beats per minute?

    <p>Bradycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended position of the brachial artery during blood pressure measurement?

    <p>At the heart level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range of systolic blood pressure in young persons?

    <p>90-120 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of age on blood pressure?

    <p>Blood pressure increases with age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended percentage of the upper arm circumference to be covered by the sphygmomanometer cuff?

    <p>80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal blood pressure range for a newborn?

    <p>65/45 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which position is blood pressure typically lower?

    <p>Lying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of measurement for blood pressure?

    <p>mm HG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main principle of measuring arterial blood pressure?

    <p>Turbulence in the blood flow causes a sound when the cuff pressure is less than the pressure in the artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct sequence of Korotkoff sounds?

    <p>Phase I, then Phase II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended preparation for the patient before measuring arterial blood pressure?

    <p>Avoid smoking or drinking caffeine for 30 min, wash your hands and sterilize</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of pressure decrease in blood vessels?

    <p>Away from the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of sphygmomanometer is most commonly used?

    <p>Mercury</p> Signup and view all the answers

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