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?

Index and middle finger Signup and view all the answers

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

Auscultation Signup and view all the answers

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

Carotid pulse Signup and view all the answers

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

It blocks the blood supply to the brain and causes syncope Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal pulse rate in beats per minute?

60-100 Signup and view all the answers

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

Tachycardia Signup and view all the answers

What is the strength of the pulse measured by?

The ability to obliterate it with fingertips Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of blood pressure?

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

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

Bradycardia Signup and view all the answers

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

At the heart level Signup and view all the answers

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

90-120 mmHg Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of age on blood pressure?

Blood pressure increases with age Signup and view all the answers

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

80% Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal blood pressure range for a newborn?

65/45 mmHg Signup and view all the answers

In which position is blood pressure typically lower?

Lying Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of measurement for blood pressure?

mm HG Signup and view all the answers

What is the main principle of measuring arterial blood pressure?

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

What is the correct sequence of Korotkoff sounds?

Phase I, then Phase II Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the direction of pressure decrease in blood vessels?

Away from the heart Signup and view all the answers

What type of sphygmomanometer is most commonly used?

Mercury Signup and view all the answers