Chapter 5: Equipment for Measuring Blood Pressure Flashcards
Blood Pressure is traditionally obtained by?
The Auscultation method.
What does the Auscultation method require?
Listening for sounds in the bronchial artery using a sphygmomanometer and stethoscope.
What is the key to obtain an accurate blood pressure reading?
Listening carefully.
Sphygmomanometer is derived form the term Sphygmos meaning?
Pulse.
What means Manometer?
Device for measuring pressure.
What is the first part of a Sphygmomanometer?
Pressure Bulb (inflates the bladder inside the cuff).
What is the second part of a Sphygmomanometer?
Pressure control valve (thumb valve (valve is closed to inflate the cuff and opened to deflate the cuff).
What is the third part of a Sphygmomanometer?
Rubber Tubing (connects the pressure control valve to the cuff).
What is the fourth part of a Sphygmomanometer?
Velcro Fastener (keep the cuff in position when placed on the arm).
What is the fifth part of a Sphygmomanometer?
Compression cuff (placed around the patient’s upper arm).
What is the sixth part of a Sphygmomanometer?
Gauge (measures the air pressure in mmHg).
What does the numbers on the gauge are noted for?
Determine the Systolic and Diastolic readings.
What is the seventh part of a Sphygmomanometer?
Inflatable bladder (when inflated, it compresses the branchial artery).
The Stethoscope is an instrument for?
Listening to sounds within the body.
Blood pressure cuffs are available in what sizes?
infant, child, adult (small, standard and large) and thigh.
