Invasive vs Noninvasive Blood Pressure Monitoring Methods
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Invasive vs Noninvasive Blood Pressure Monitoring Methods

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Which phase of Korotkoff's sounds is characterized by a swishing/whooshing sound?

Phase 2

Which phase provides the systolic pressure reading during blood pressure measurement?

Phase 1

What sound is heard during Phase 3 of Korotkoff's sounds?

Thump (softer than phase 1)

During which phase is the diastolic pressure reading first identified?

<p>Phase 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method is used for measuring blood pressure by applying external pressure on the artery?

<p>Palpatory method</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the period of silence during blood pressure measurement using Korotkoff's sounds?

<p>Auscultatory gap</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the silence that occurs when the cuff pressure is released enough to allow normal blood flow?

<p>Diastolic pressure reading</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which situation would a nurse most likely use the palpatory method for assessing blood pressure?

<p>When Korotkoff's sounds cannot be heard</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if a nurse assesses blood pressure immediately after a meal or while the client is in pain?

<p>Incorrect systolic reading</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which common error in assessing blood pressure involves the temporary disappearance and reappearance of sounds at a lower level?

<p>Auscultatory gap</p> Signup and view all the answers

What might occur if the cuff is wrapped too loosely or unevenly during blood pressure assessment?

<p>Diastolic reading inaccurate</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these statements about diastolic pressure is correct?

<p>It is the lower pressure present at all times in the arteries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical range for a normal pulse pressure?

<p>40 - 100 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of Korotkoff's sounds corresponds to the systolic pressure reading?

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

What is the formula for calculating pulse pressure?

<p>Pulse Pressure = (Systolic Pressure - Diastolic Pressure)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the auscultatory gap, which Korotkoff sound is temporarily inaudible?

<p>Phase III</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technique is used to measure blood pressure by detecting Korotkoff's sounds?

<p>Auscultatory method</p> Signup and view all the answers

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