NS VS Flashcard

Front

What instrument is used to measure blood pressure in the 2-step manual blood pressure method?

Back

Aneroid Sphygmomanometer

Front

What tool is used to listen to the Korotkoff sounds during manual blood pressure measurement?

Back

Stethoscope

Front

What should you use to record the blood pressure measurements?

Back

Pen and Paper

Front

According to the 2-Step Manual Blood Pressure Fact Sheet, how long should the individual sit quietly before measuring blood pressure?

Back

5 minutes

Front

Where should the arm be positioned when measuring blood pressure manually?

Back

The arm should be supported at heart level, palm facing up.

Front

When positioning the cuff, how far above the antecubital (AC) region should the bottom edge of the cuff be placed?

Back

About 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the antecubital (AC) region

Front

What is the purpose of finding the radial pulse during the 2-step manual blood pressure measurement?

Back

To determine how high to inflate the cuff and to identify when the pulse is no longer felt, indicating the palpated systolic pressure.

Front

What is the correct position for the cuff when auscultating blood pressure? Options: On the wrist, On the same position on the arm, On the ankle, On the thigh

Back

On the same position on the arm

Front

When placing the stethoscope, where should the diaphragm (or bell) be positioned?

Back

Over the brachial artery, just below the edge of the cuff

Front

When inflating the cuff, it should be inflated rapidly to ______ mmHg above the previously determined palpated systolic pressure.

Back

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