Inflate the cuff • Release slowly • First sound = systolic • Last sound = diastolic
Gauge Dial
Pressure: 0 mmHg
Deflation speed 0.5 mmHg/step
Enter the blood pressure you heardSYS / DIA
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Reinforce the reading

1. Which pressure is the first repeated Korotkoff sound?
2. What should you do when the reading does not fit the patient?
3. Classify this practice reading.
Answer the questions to reinforce the skill.