Another quiz p4 :(( Flashcards
1
Q
to measure blood pressure
A
Sphygmomanometer
2
Q
inflatable bag to compress the arm.
A
Bladder
3
Q
hold the bladder around the arm during measurement.
A
CUFF
4
Q
Allows for controlled deflation of the cuff
A
Valve
5
Q
Pump the air into the bladder
A
Bulb
6
Q
measure the blood pressure in mmHg.
A
• MANOMETER
7
Q
For auscultation: listening to the
internal sounds of the body.
A
Stethoscope
8
Q
rotate head of the stethoscope to alternate between the diaphragm and bell
A
Stem
9
Q
flat, circular, and ideal for high-frequency
sounds.
A
Diaphragm
10
Q
smaller circular end.
• ideal for low-frequency sounds.
A
Bell
11
Q
Spin blood
specimens, separating the cells from the liquid portion.
A
Microhematocrit tube centrifuge