Sources of Error in Blood Pressure Measurement Series Editor and Author: Bernard Karnath, MD
	1. The length and width of the inflatable bladder within the cuff sheath of a mercury or aneroid sphygmomanometer should be what percentage of the circumference of an adult patient’s arm? Length, 40%; width, 20% Length, 60%; width, 60% Length, 80%; width, 40% Length, 100%; width, 60% Click here to compare your answer. 2. Which of the following represents the most appropriate rate by which the cuff bladder should be deflated during blood pressure determination? 2 to 4 mm Hg/second 6 to 8 mm Hg/second 8 to 10 mm Hg/second 10 to 12 mm Hg/second Click here to compare your answer.		3. For most adults, what phases of the Korotkoff sounds are used to determine systolic and diastolic blood pressure? Phase I for systolic blood pressure; phase II for diastolic blood pressure Phase I for systolic blood pressure; phase V for diastolic blood pressure Phase II for systolic blood pressure; phase III for diastolic blood pressure Phase II for systolic blood pressure; phase IV for diastolic blood pressure Click here to compare your answer.
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