Blood Pressure Basics-Audio-Visual Coordination Skills

What does the top number in a blood pressure reading represent?

• Blood oxygen level

• Systolic pressure

• Heart rate

• Diastolic pressure

What unit is blood pressure measured in?

• Kilopascals

• Centimeters of water

• Pounds per square inch

• Millimeters of mercury

Which line size on the aneroid sphygmomanometer dial represents a value of 10 mmHg?

• Smallest lines

• Medium lines

• Largest lines

What is the reading on the meter?

• 54

• 64

• 68

• 72

What is the reading on the meter?

• 106

• 112

• 118

• 122

What is the reading on the meter?

• 294

• 290

• 287

• 282

What should you note when you hear the first thump sound while measuring blood pressure?

• The time duration of the thump sound

• The needle's position for systolic pressure

• The needle's position for diastolic pressure

• The cuff's inflation level

Which of the following is the best match for this blood pressure reading?

• 96/58

• 115/82

• 124/90

• 152/114

Which of the following is the best match for this blood pressure reading?

• 96/58

• 115/82

• 124/90

• 152/114

Which of the following is the best match for this blood pressure reading?

• 96/58

• 115/82

• 124/90

• 152/114