Understanding Blood Pressure Measurement

Which of the following types of blood pressure monitors is most commonly used in clinical settings?

• Wrist Monitors

• Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitors

• Digital Monitors

• Aneroid Monitors

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What does the systolic number in a blood pressure reading represent?

• The pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats

• The pressure in the arteries when the heart beats

• The average pressure in the arteries

• The difference between systolic and diastolic pressure

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If a blood pressure reading is 120/80 mmHg, what does the 80 represent?

• Systolic pressure

• Diastolic pressure

• Pulse pressure

• Mean arterial pressure

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Which of the following is a common error when measuring blood pressure?

• Using a cuff that is too large

• Measuring blood pressure after the patient has rested for 5 minutes

• Placing the cuff at heart level

• Ensuring the patient is seated with feet flat on the floor

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What is the primary purpose of an ambulatory blood pressure monitor?

• To provide a single blood pressure reading

• To measure blood pressure continuously over 24 hours

• To measure blood pressure only during exercise

• To measure blood pressure only at night

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Which of the following readings would be considered prehypertension according to standard guidelines?

• 110/70 mmHg

• 120/80 mmHg

• 130/85 mmHg

• 140/90 mmHg

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What is the effect of having the patient's arm positioned below heart level during a blood pressure measurement?

• It can cause the reading to be falsely low

• It can cause the reading to be falsely high

• It has no effect on the reading

• It ensures an accurate reading

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Which type of blood pressure monitor is most suitable for home use by patients?

• Mercury Monitors

• Digital Monitors

• Aneroid Monitors

• Ambulatory Monitors

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What is the significance of the pulse pressure in a blood pressure reading?

• It indicates the average blood pressure

• It is the difference between systolic and diastolic pressures

• It is the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests

• It is the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats

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Which of the following actions can lead to an inaccurate blood pressure reading?

• Having the patient sit quietly for 5 minutes before measurement

• Using a cuff that fits snugly around the arm

• Taking the measurement over clothing

• Ensuring the patient does not talk during the measurement

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