What term refers to sounds heard while taking the blood pressure?

What term refers to sounds heard while taking the blood pressure?

• A. Korotkoff Sounds
• B. Metabolism
• C. Oximetry
• D. Palpate

Answer: (A)

Sounds heard while taking blood pressure are called Korotkoff sounds. As the cuff is slowly released, the returning flow of blood creates tapping sounds heard through a stethoscope placed over a pulse point (usually the brachial artery). The first audible sound marks systolic pressure, and the point where the sounds stop marks diastolic pressure. The other terms refer to different concepts: metabolism is about body chemical processes, oximetry measures oxygen saturation, and palpate means to feel with the hands, none of which describe auscultation of blood pressure.

Sounds heard while taking blood pressure are called Korotkoff sounds. As the cuff is slowly released, the returning flow of blood creates tapping sounds heard through a stethoscope placed over a pulse point (usually the brachial artery). The first audible sound marks systolic pressure, and the point where the sounds stop marks diastolic pressure. The other terms refer to different concepts: metabolism is about body chemical processes, oximetry measures oxygen saturation, and palpate means to feel with the hands, none of which describe auscultation of blood pressure.