NS VS Quiz

What instrument is used to measure blood pressure in the 2-step manual blood pressure method?

• Aneroid Sphygmomanometer

• Thermometer

• Stethoscope

• Glucometer

What tool is used to listen to the Korotkoff sounds during manual blood pressure measurement?

• Stethoscope

• Thermometer

• Otoscope

• Sphygmomanometer

What should you use to record the blood pressure measurements?

• Pen and Paper

• Stethoscope

• Thermometer

• Syringe

According to the 2-Step Manual Blood Pressure Fact Sheet, how long should the individual sit quietly before measuring blood pressure?

• 1 minute

• 3 minutes

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

Where should the arm be positioned when measuring blood pressure manually?

• The arm should be supported at heart level, palm facing up.

• The arm should be hanging down by the side.

• The arm should be raised above the head.

• The arm should be placed behind the back.

When positioning the cuff, how far above the antecubital (AC) region should the bottom edge of the cuff be placed?

• About 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the antecubital (AC) region

• Directly on the antecubital (AC) region

• About 3 inches (7.5 cm) above the antecubital (AC) region

• About 0.25 inch (0.6 cm) above the antecubital (AC) region

What is the purpose of finding the radial pulse during the 2-step manual blood pressure measurement?

• To determine how high to inflate the cuff and to identify when the pulse is no longer felt, indicating the palpated systolic pressure.

• To check for irregular heart rhythms before measuring blood pressure.

• To ensure the patient is not experiencing pain during the procedure.

• To confirm the accuracy of the stethoscope placement on the brachial artery.

What is the correct position for the cuff when auscultating blood pressure?

• On the wrist

• On the same position on the arm

• On the ankle

• On the thigh

When placing the stethoscope, where should the diaphragm (or bell) be positioned?

• Over the radial artery

• Over the brachial artery, just below the edge of the cuff

• Under the cuff

• On the shoulder

When inflating the cuff, it should be inflated rapidly to ______ mmHg above the previously determined palpated systolic pressure.

• 30

• 10

• 50

• 5