Question

the first tapping sound heard when taking a blood pressure is the ___________.
o systolic pressure
o blood pressure
o palpated pressure
o pulse point
o diastolic pressure
question 17
1 point
mrs. reeves is a 57 - year - old patient who was brought to the office because she has been having frequent dizzy spells. in addition to the routine vital signs, which of the following would you expect the physician to ask you to perform for this patient?
o gait tests
o capillary refill time
o pupil reactivity
o elbow and knee reflexes
o orthostatic vital signs

Explanation:

When taking blood pressure using the auscultatory method, the first tapping sound heard is the systolic pressure. For a patient with frequent dizzy spells, orthostatic vital signs are often checked to see if there are issues like orthostatic hypotension that could be causing the dizziness.

Answer:

First question: A. systolic pressure
Second question: O. orthostatic vital signs