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ECG Basics for General Practitioners
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ECG Basics for General Practitioners

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How can a patient determine their blood pressure based on the color on the strip?

  • By measuring the intensity of the color
  • By observing the rate of color change
  • By matching the strip color to a reference chart (correct)
  • By counting the number of colors present

    • What is the correct position for a patient when measuring blood pressure?

  • Sitting with the arm below the level of the heart
  • Lying down with the arm raised above the head
  • Standing with the arm hanging down
  • Seated comfortably with the arm at heart level (correct)

    • Where should the bottom edge of the cuff be placed when measuring blood pressure?

  • On the patient's wrist
  • 2-3 cm above the elbow, aligned with the brachial artery (correct)
  • On the patient's thigh
  • Directly over the elbow joint

    • What indicates systolic pressure during blood pressure measurement?

    <p>The first appearance of Korotkoff sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a significant difference is observed between two blood pressure measurements?

    <p>A third measurement may be necessary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which position is blood pressure generally higher?

    <p>In the arms compared to the legs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What represents diastolic pressure during blood pressure measurement?

    <p>The disappearance of Korotkoff sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

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