While "Taking" a Blood Pressure,you Record the First Korotkoff Sounds

Question

While "taking" a blood pressure,you record the first Korotkoff sounds as the
A) pulse pressure.
B) mean arterial blood pressure.
C) diastolic reading.
D) systolic reading.

Accepted Answer

The first Korotkoff sound is recorded when taking a blood pressure is the point at which the sound of blood rushing through the artery can first be heard. This sound indicates the highest pressure in the artery as the heart beats, which is known as the systolic reading. Therefore, the correct choice is D (systolic reading).options A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not correspond to the first Korotkoff sound.