Arterial Blood Pressure Quiz
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What is the direct method of measuring blood pressure?

  • Using a sphygmomanometer
  • Inserting a canula into an artery and using a mercury manometer (correct)
  • Using an aneroid sphygmomanometer
  • Measuring the blood pressure digitally
  • What sound is produced during Phase I of blood pressure measurement?

  • Sound due to turbulent flow of blood in partially occluded vessels
  • Sounds disappear
  • Sound becomes muffled (faint)
  • First sound (peak systolic pressure) (correct)
  • What should the patient ideally avoid before recording blood pressure?

  • Eating a heavy meal
  • Taking deep breaths
  • Smoking or drinking caffeine for 30 minutes (correct)
  • Exercising vigorously
  • What happens if the cuff pressure exceeds the pressure of the artery during blood pressure measurement?

    <p>The artery will be closed due to obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the brachial artery be positioned during blood pressure measurement?

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

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