Question

the first tapping sound heard when taking a blood pressure is the ____________. blood pressure systolic pressure diastolic pressure pulse point palpated pressure question 17 1 point which of the following is correct in the procedure for taking an auscultated blood pressure? hold the stethoscope in place with the thumb. do not wait to take the blood pressure after completing the palpatory method. inflate the cuff to 30 mm hg above the level determined by palpation. record the levels of all five korotkoff sounds. switch the stethoscope to the bell.

Explanation:

1. When taking blood - pressure using the auscultatory method, the first tapping sound heard is the systolic pressure. This is based on the Korotkoff sounds principle.
2. For the correct procedure of taking an auscultated blood - pressure: Inflating the cuff to 30 mm Hg above the level determined by palpation helps ensure accurate measurement. Holding the stethoscope with the thumb can cause artifacts, waiting after the palpatory method is necessary to avoid false readings, not all five Korotkoff sounds need to be recorded for a basic measurement, and switching to the bell is not a standard first - step procedure.

Answer:

Question 16: B. systolic pressure
Question 17: C. Inflate the cuff to 30 mm Hg above the level determined by palpation.