Virtual Labs

Determination of Human Blood Pressure Using a Sphygmomanometer

1. Which of the following sphygmomanometers is visualized in the simulator window of the experiment?

a: Column sphygmomanometer Explanation

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b: Aneroid sphygmomanometer Explanation

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c: Mercury sphygmomanometer Explanation

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d: Digital sphygmomanometer Explanation

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2. Identify the parts of an aneroid sphygmomanometer

a: Aneroid Gauge, Inflatable cuff, Inflation Bulb, Oximeter Explanation

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b: Aneroid Gauge, Mercury column, Inflatable cuff, Oximeter Explanation

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c: Aneroid Gauge, Inflatable cuff, Inflation Bulb, Stethoscope Explanation

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d: Aneroid Gauge, Mercury column, Inflatable cuff, Stethoscope Explanation

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3. Which of the following arteries is considered for blood pressure (BP) measurement?

a: Carotid artery Explanation

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b: Femoral artery Explanation

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c: Pulmonary artery Explanation

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d: Brachial artery Explanation

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4. Korotkoff sounds are produced due to the

a: Turbulent flow of blood through an artery Explanation

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b: Expansion of lungs during breathing. Explanation

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c: Closure of heart valves Explanation

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d: Underlying medical conditions Explanation

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5. The first Korotkoff sound is indicative of

a: Systolic pressure Explanation

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b: Diastolic pressure Explanation

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c: Normal pressure Explanation

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d: Mean arterial pressure Explanation

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6. From the simulator window, identify the clinical conditions caused by lower systolic and diastolic readings.

a: Hypertension Explanation

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b: Shock Explanation

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c: Prehypertension Explanation

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d: None of the above Explanation

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7. Identify the condition representing 145/95 mmHg blood pressure.

a: Hypotension Explanation

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b: Stage 2 Hypertension Explanation

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c: Hypertensive Crisis Explanation

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d: Shock Explanation

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8. If the BP measures 90/60 mmHg, the correlated clinical condition is

a: Hypotension Explanation

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b: Prehypertension Explanation

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c: Hypertension Explanation

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d: Stage 1 Hypertension Explanation

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