Medical Records

Question 1

Check all true statements regarding blood pressure.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Blood pressure is recorded in millimeters (mm) of mercury (Hg).; Diastolic and systolic are the two types of blood pressure measurements.; The blood pressure recorded when the heart is at work, or contracting, is the systolic pressure.; The blood pressure recorded when the left ventricle is at rest, or between contractions, is the diastolic pressure.

Question 2

Which of the following factors can decrease blood pressure? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

feelings of dehydration after a long hike; not eating for long periods of time

Question 3

Label the different instruments used to measure blood pressure.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

blood pressure cuff; sphygmomanometer; stethoscope

Question 4

Select the correct words to complete the sentence.Where the gauge is when the first sound is heard, while deflating the blood pressure cuff, is the . Where the gauge is when the sound disappears is the .

Revolt · Accepted Answer

diastolic measurement; systolic measurement

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