Asked by lyndsey baglia on May 10, 2024
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The first tapping sound heard when taking a blood pressure is the ____.
A) systolic pressure
B) pulse point
C) diastolic pressure
D) blood pressure
E) palpated pressure
Systolic Pressure
The blood pressure measured when the left ventricle of the heart contracts.
Diastolic Pressure
The lower number in a blood pressure reading, representing the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats.
- Know the sound associated with systolic pressure during blood pressure measurement.
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Franklin IsaiasMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The first tapping sound heard when taking a blood pressure is the systolic pressure, which indicates when the heart is contracting and pushing blood through the arteries.
Learning Objectives
- Know the sound associated with systolic pressure during blood pressure measurement.