Exam 2: Examination of Vital Signs

A 67-year-old female smoker with a family history of high blood pressure and heart disease presents with acute onset neck pain,headache,and a blood pressure of 175/100 mm Hg.What should the physical therapist do FIRST?

When are the Korotkoff's sounds audible while measuring blood pressure?

Which one of the following positions is recommended for obtaining consistent blood pressure measurements?

Upon taking the popliteal blood pressure of a patient with unilateral distal limb pain,the physical therapist notes that the popliteal pulse is easily palpable (compared to the nonsymptomatic side)and that the blood pressure is 95/65 mm Hg (upper limb reading 145/90 mm Hg).Which one of the following pathologies should be ruled out before proceeding with the rest of the physical examination?

In which location of the cardiovascular system is the highest concentration of baroreceptors?

Which one of the following population groups should be consistently tested for underlying hypertension because of its higher incidence?