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Measuring Blood Pressure

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What is the first sound heard during blood pressure measurement?

Sound of the patient's heartbeat

Flow of blood through the brachial artery (correct)

Sound of the valve on the gauge

Sound of the cuff deflating

What is the purpose of slowly deflating the cuff during blood pressure measurement?

To make the valve on the gauge move

To increase the pressure in the cuff

To make the sound of the cuff louder

To listen to the flow of blood through the brachial artery (correct)

What is measured when the sound completely disappears during blood pressure measurement?

Diastolic blood pressure (correct)

Mean arterial pressure

Pulse pressure

Systolic blood pressure

What is the role of a phlebotomist?

To take a blood sample Signup and view all the answers

Why may a patient be asked to make a fist during a blood sample collection?

To make the vein more apparent Signup and view all the answers

What is applied to the puncture site after a blood sample collection?

A dressing Signup and view all the answers

What is the doctor looking at during the ophthalmoscopy?

The back of the eye - the retina Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of putting drops in the patient's eye?

To make it easier for the doctor to see the retina Signup and view all the answers

Why does the doctor ask the patient to look straight ahead at the clock?

To fixate on a target Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of closing the blinds during the examination?

To reduce external light Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to the cuff when taking a blood pressure measurement?

Wrap it around the patient's upper arm Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of pumping up the pressure to at least 150 mmHg?

To inflate the cuff Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of applying a topical mydriatic solution during ophthalmoscopy?

To aid dilation of the pupil Signup and view all the answers

What is the first thumping sound heard during blood pressure measurement?

Systolic blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

During ophthalmoscopy, what is the purpose of dimming or lowering the lights?

To allow the pupil to maximally dilate Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the patient clenching their hand during venipuncture?

To make the vein more prominent Signup and view all the answers

During blood pressure measurement, what is the point at which the thumping sound is no longer heard?

Diastolic blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of applying pressure to the dressing after venipuncture?

To help the blood to clot and prevent a hematoma Signup and view all the answers