18 Questions
What is the first sound heard during blood pressure measurement?
Flow of blood through the brachial artery
What is the purpose of slowly deflating the cuff during blood pressure measurement?
To listen to the flow of blood through the brachial artery
What is measured when the sound completely disappears during blood pressure measurement?
Diastolic blood pressure
What is the role of a phlebotomist?
To take a blood sample
Why may a patient be asked to make a fist during a blood sample collection?
To make the vein more apparent
What is applied to the puncture site after a blood sample collection?
A dressing
What is the doctor looking at during the ophthalmoscopy?
The back of the eye - the retina
What is the purpose of putting drops in the patient's eye?
To make it easier for the doctor to see the retina
Why does the doctor ask the patient to look straight ahead at the clock?
To fixate on a target
What is the purpose of closing the blinds during the examination?
To reduce external light
What should you do to the cuff when taking a blood pressure measurement?
Wrap it around the patient's upper arm
What is the purpose of pumping up the pressure to at least 150 mmHg?
To inflate the cuff
What is the purpose of applying a topical mydriatic solution during ophthalmoscopy?
To aid dilation of the pupil
What is the first thumping sound heard during blood pressure measurement?
Systolic blood pressure
During ophthalmoscopy, what is the purpose of dimming or lowering the lights?
To allow the pupil to maximally dilate
What is the purpose of the patient clenching their hand during venipuncture?
To make the vein more prominent
During blood pressure measurement, what is the point at which the thumping sound is no longer heard?
Diastolic blood pressure
What is the purpose of applying pressure to the dressing after venipuncture?
To help the blood to clot and prevent a hematoma
This quiz assesses understanding of the procedure for measuring blood pressure, including the role of the cuff and the sounds heard during the process.
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