blood pressure

Question 1

where is the radial pulse

Answer 1

The location is on the lateral side of the wrist, it is just lateral to the tendon of flexor carpi radialis and medial to the radial styloid process.

Question 2

where is the brachial pulse

Answer 2

Located on the medial side of the biceps tendon and place two fingers to palpate the brachial pulse

Question 3

what is the 1st and 5th korotkoff sounds

Answer 3

1 associated with Appearance of the sounds = systolic blood pressure

5 associated with Disappearance of the sounds = diastolic blood pressure

Question 4

what do you ask in a blood pressure exam

Answer 4

1. Asks the patient whether they had to rush to get there, whether they had to walk a distance to get in, and if so whether they have had time to rest, whether they feel particularly stressed right now or whether they have had anything such as coffee or cigarettes prior to this examination.