Sphygmomanometer and Blood Pressure Measurement Quiz
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What is the most common clinical instrument used to measure pressure?

  • Sphygmomanometer (correct)
  • Manometer
  • Stethoscope
  • Air sack
  • What are the two types of pressure gauges used in sphygmomanometers?

  • Aneroid and digital
  • Systolic and diastolic
  • Mercury and aneroid (correct)
  • Digital and mercury
  • At what point during the measurement process can the continuous but turbulent flow be heard?

  • When the cuff pressure equals diastolic pressure (correct)
  • When the cuff is inflated until blood can't flow
  • When the sound sensor is placed downstream
  • When the cuff pressure equals systolic pressure
  • What happens when the cuff pressure equals the systolic (higher) pressure?

    <p>The Korotkoff sounds can be heard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What component of the sphygmomanometer is used to control the release of pressure?

    <p>Release valve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Sphygmomanometer

    • Measures blood pressure
    • Two types of pressure gauges used:
      • Mercury manometers
      • Aneroid
    • Digital type is also used

    Components of Sphygmomanometer

    • Pump
    • Release valve
    • Stethoscope
    • Manometer
    • Air sack
    • Inflatable cuff (placed on upper arm)
    • Sound sensor (stethoscope)

    Measurement of Blood Pressure

    • Inflatable cuff is inflated until blood can't flow
    • Pressure is released until Korotkoff sounds are heard (systolic pressure)
    • Continuous but turbulent flow is heard when cuff pressure equals diastolic pressure

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    Test your knowledge on sphygmomanometers, the most common clinical instrument used in measuring blood pressure. Learn about the different types of pressure gauges - mercury manometers, aneroid gauges, and digital gauges, as well as the process of measuring blood pressure using a sphygmomanometer.

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