Tests And Measures

Question 1

Arterial BP

Answer 1

Slowly deflate cuff 2 to 3 mmHg per second
Phase 1: appearance of clear tapping sounds,SBP
Phase 2: sounds are softer and longer
Phase 3: sounds are crisper and louder
Phase 4: sounds disappear, DBP
Normal: 120/80
HTN: 140/90

Question 2

Heart sounds

Answer 2

S1(lub): closure of mitral and tricuspid valve, onset ventricular systole. High-frequency, low pitch, longer duration
S2(dub): closure of aortic and pulmonic valves, onset of ventricular diastole. High frequency, high-pitched, short duration
S3:vibrations of distended ventricle. Normal and children. Abnormal in adults associated with CHF, ventricular gallop.
S4: pathological vibration of ventricular wall. Associated with hypertension stenosis MI. Atrial gallop.

Question 3

BMI

Answer 3

Weight/height x703
Normal 18.5-24.9
Obese 30-34.9

Question 4

Claudication test

Answer 4

Grade 1: discomfort initial levels
Grade 2: moderate attention can be diverted
Grade 3: intense attention cannot be diverted
Grade 4: excruciating

Question 5

ABI

Answer 5

Compare systolic BP of ankle and arm
Checks for peripheral artery disease
B Brachial artery and tibialis posterior artery
higher LE/higher UE
1 to 1.3 is normal
.8-.99 is mild
.4-.79 is moderate