Which Korotkoff sound represents the systolic pressure?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking which specific Korotkoff sound corresponds to systolic pressure during blood pressure measurement. Understanding Korotkoff sounds and their relation to systolic and diastolic pressures is key to answering this question.
Answer
The first Korotkoff sound
The final answer is the first Korotkoff sound.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is the first Korotkoff sound.
More Information
The first Korotkoff sound is characterized by a clear tapping noise and indicates when the cuff pressure is equal to the systolic blood pressure.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the Korotkoff phases; remember, the first sound indicates systolic pressure.
Sources
- Physiology, Korotkoff Sound - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Korotkoff sounds - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Korotkoff Sounds | Ausmed Explains... - ausmed.com
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