BP

Question 1

Proper width of a pressure cuff

Answer 1

40% of limb circumference

Question 2

If the width of a BP cuff is too big, ur reading will be….

Answer 2

low

Question 3

If the width of a BP cuff is too small, ur reading will be….

Answer 3

high

Question 4

In measuring BP indirectly, what does a doppler use to detect blood flow in an artery

Answer 4

Ultrasound flow crystal

Question 5

When using a doppler, the crystal has to be ___________ ___________ to get an accurate reading

Answer 5

Properly secured (holding it causes too much movement)

Question 5

Cuff placement for a doppler

Answer 5

Immediately proximal to the crystal, not above a joint

Question 6

How does oscillometric BP method work

Answer 6

It detects limb distention (blood flow) through pressure changes inside the cuff

Question 7

A computer calculates systolic, mean, and diastolic blood pressure from pulsations of an artery detected through pressure changes within the cuff

Answer 7

Oscillometric bp monitoring

Question 8

What are 3 methods of indirect BP monitoring

Answer 8

1. Pressure cuffs
2. Doppler
3. oscillometric

Question 9

What is the doppler principle

Answer 9

Blood flow towards you sounds or looks different than blood flow away from you