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The first sound recorded in blood pressure is the:

A. pulse pressure
B. systolic pressure
C. None of the listed responses is correct.
D. diastolic pressure



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GinnyAnswer

Final answer:

The first sound recorded in blood pressure is the systolic pressure, indicated by the Korotkoff sound.


Explanation:

Systolic pressure is the first sound recorded in blood pressure measurement using a sphygmomanometer. This sound, known as the Korotkoff sound, indicates the point when blood begins to spurt into the artery. The cuff pressure at this point represents the systolic pressure value.


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CandleFly

Answer: B. Systolic pressure

Explanation:

Systolic pressure is the sound heard with blood flowing through the artery as cuff pressure is slowly released. Any of the sounds heard when measuring blood pressure are called the Korotkoff sounds.

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