The procedure called the ________ method provides an approximation of the systolic blood pressure to ensure an adequate level of cuff inflation when the actual measurement is made.

Palpatory Method

A technique used in physical examination where the practitioner uses their hands to feel the body's surfaces and organs to detect abnormalities, temperature, texture, and other characteristics.

Systolic Blood Pressure

The maximum arterial blood pressure during one heart beat, measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg), and indicative of the force your heart exerts on the walls of your arteries when it beats.