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tiffannnnyyyyyy · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which determinant of blood pressure would explain a client's blood pressure reading of 120/100?

1. Blood viscosity
2. Blood volume
3. Pumping action of the heart
4. Peripheral vascular resistance

Question 2

What will the nurse hear during phase 2 of Korotkoff's sounds?

1. A muffled, whooshing, or swishing sound
2. Disappearance of sound
3. Faint, clear tapping sound
4. Increased intensity of sound

ong527 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Determinants of blood pressure such as blood viscosity mainly affect the systolic reading portion of the blood pressure.
Rationale 2: Determinants of blood pressure such as blood volume mainly affect the systolic reading portion of the blood pressure.
Rationale 3: Determinants of blood pressure such as pumping action of the heart mainly affect the systolic reading portion of the blood pressure.
Rationale 4: Peripheral vascular resistance especially affects diastolic blood pressure readings. A reading of 120/100 would be indicative of peripheral vascular resistance.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Phase 2 produces a muffled, whooshing, or swishing sound.
Rationale 2: Phase 5, the final phase, is where the sound disappears.
Rationale 3: Phase 1 of Korotkoff's sounds starts with a faint, clear tapping sound.
Rationale 4: Phase 3 is marked by an increased intensity of sound.