Blood Pressure Flashcards
1
Q
Why is blood pressure useful?
A
- cheap + reproducible
- common risk factor for many diseases
- can be automated
2
Q
Where is the cuff wrapped aorund?
A
around arm
3
Q
Where is the stethoscope placed?
A
cubital fossa of arm above brachial artery
4
Q
What pressure do you inflate the cuff to?
A
180 mmHg
5
Q
What do you do after inflating the cuff?
A
deflate the cuff slowly
6
Q
What is done with the stethoscope?
A
listen for the Korotkoff sounds using the earpieces (soft-tapping sounds that occur due to turbulent blood flow)
7
Q
What is the first tapping sound an indication of?
A
systolic blood pressure
8
Q
What is the second tapping sound an indication of?
A
diastolic bp
