BIO202 BP Lab

What are the two main components of blood pressure measurement?

• systolic pressure and diastolic pressure

• pulse rate and heart rate

• arterial pressure and venous pressure

• oxygen saturation and arterial pressure

In the recorded blood pressure, 128/76 mm Hg, 76 indicates the:

• systolic blood pressure

• diastolic blood pressure

• orthostatic hypotension

• heart rate

What is the proper technique for placing the blood pressure cuff during blood pressure measurement?

• On the wrist

• around the ankle

• above the elbow, aligned with the brachial artery

• below the elbow, aligned with the radial artery

The first Korotkoff sound heard during blood pressure measurement is indicative of the:

• systolic blood pressure

• diastolic blood pressure

• mean arterial pressure

• pulse pressure

During a blood pressure check, the first sound is heard where the needle is pointing on the gauge. What number will be recorded based on this observation?

• 134

• 127

• 135

• 128