NURS 203 MIDTERM EXAM ASSESSMENT TEST
2026 TESTED QUESTIONS WITH FULL
SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ B. Answer: What is the normal range in mmHG for an adult's
diastolic reading?
A.40-60
B.60-80
C.70-90
D.90-100
E.100-120
◉ C. Answer: Errors in the ausculatory readings may affect:
A.the diastolic readings
B.the systolic readings
C.both systolic and diastolic readings
◉ Width. Answer: Bladder is 40% of the circumference of the upper
arm (Length or Width?)
◉ Length. Answer: Bladder is 80% of the circumference of the upper
arm (Length or Width?)
,◉ B and D. Answer: Which of the following indicates that the nurse
inflated the cuff sufficiently to obtain the correct BP reading? Select
all the apply:
A. The nurse inflates the cuff to the mmHG where he/she stopped
feeling the brachial pulse
B. The nurse inflates the BP cuff 30 mmHG higher than the palpated
brachial pulse reading.
C. The nurse inflates the cuff to 200mm the first time the client's BP
is measured.
D. After palpating the brachial pulse, the nurse deflates the bladder
and waiting 30-60 seconds.
E. The nurse auscultates the brachial pulse while inflating the cuff
◉ A. Answer: What Korotkoff sound signals the systolic pressure?
A.Phase I
B.Phase II
C.Phase III
D.Phase IV
E.Phase V
◉ C. Answer: When a regular adult BP cuff is used on an obese arm,
the pressure obtained was higher than the true arterial systolic and
,diastolic blood pressures. What conclusions can be made about the
transmission of pressure from the cuff to the artery?
A.Cuff pressure is fully transmitted to the artery.
B.Cuff pressure is dissipated or wasted in transmission.
C.Cuff pressure is concentrated or amplified in transmission.
◉ E. Answer: What sound usually signals the diastolic pressure in
adults?
A.Phase I
B.Phase II
C.Phase III
D.Phase IV
E.Phase V
◉ A. Answer: When the external BP cuff pressure reaches the point
where it is equal to the diastolic blood pressure, the artery becomes
completely open and the flow of blood becomes smooth and
unperturbed. At this points, the Korotkoff sounds: A.disappear
B.become muffled
C.begin
◉ D. Answer: Orthostatic hypotension, a drop in systolic pressure of
more then 20 mmHG, occurs with a quick change to the standing
, position without a compensatory increase in cardiac output. This
change is due to:
A.decreased pulse rate
B.neurovascular stimulation
C.peripheral vasoconstriction
D.peripheral vasodilation
◉ A. Answer: As the external BP cuff pressure reaches the point
where it is equal to the systolic blood pressure, the artery opens in
systole and then closes in diastole. This pattern is repeated with
each heartbeat. At this point, the Korotkoff sounds:
A.begin
B.disappear
C.become muffled
◉ A, D, E. Answer: The nurse should suspect orthostatic hypotension
may occur in which of the following patients? Select all that apply:
A. A client over 85 years
B. A child under 5 years of age
C. Athletes with low heart rates
D. A client who has decreased blood volume
E. A patient who has been on prolonged bedrest
2026 TESTED QUESTIONS WITH FULL
SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ B. Answer: What is the normal range in mmHG for an adult's
diastolic reading?
A.40-60
B.60-80
C.70-90
D.90-100
E.100-120
◉ C. Answer: Errors in the ausculatory readings may affect:
A.the diastolic readings
B.the systolic readings
C.both systolic and diastolic readings
◉ Width. Answer: Bladder is 40% of the circumference of the upper
arm (Length or Width?)
◉ Length. Answer: Bladder is 80% of the circumference of the upper
arm (Length or Width?)
,◉ B and D. Answer: Which of the following indicates that the nurse
inflated the cuff sufficiently to obtain the correct BP reading? Select
all the apply:
A. The nurse inflates the cuff to the mmHG where he/she stopped
feeling the brachial pulse
B. The nurse inflates the BP cuff 30 mmHG higher than the palpated
brachial pulse reading.
C. The nurse inflates the cuff to 200mm the first time the client's BP
is measured.
D. After palpating the brachial pulse, the nurse deflates the bladder
and waiting 30-60 seconds.
E. The nurse auscultates the brachial pulse while inflating the cuff
◉ A. Answer: What Korotkoff sound signals the systolic pressure?
A.Phase I
B.Phase II
C.Phase III
D.Phase IV
E.Phase V
◉ C. Answer: When a regular adult BP cuff is used on an obese arm,
the pressure obtained was higher than the true arterial systolic and
,diastolic blood pressures. What conclusions can be made about the
transmission of pressure from the cuff to the artery?
A.Cuff pressure is fully transmitted to the artery.
B.Cuff pressure is dissipated or wasted in transmission.
C.Cuff pressure is concentrated or amplified in transmission.
◉ E. Answer: What sound usually signals the diastolic pressure in
adults?
A.Phase I
B.Phase II
C.Phase III
D.Phase IV
E.Phase V
◉ A. Answer: When the external BP cuff pressure reaches the point
where it is equal to the diastolic blood pressure, the artery becomes
completely open and the flow of blood becomes smooth and
unperturbed. At this points, the Korotkoff sounds: A.disappear
B.become muffled
C.begin
◉ D. Answer: Orthostatic hypotension, a drop in systolic pressure of
more then 20 mmHG, occurs with a quick change to the standing
, position without a compensatory increase in cardiac output. This
change is due to:
A.decreased pulse rate
B.neurovascular stimulation
C.peripheral vasoconstriction
D.peripheral vasodilation
◉ A. Answer: As the external BP cuff pressure reaches the point
where it is equal to the systolic blood pressure, the artery opens in
systole and then closes in diastole. This pattern is repeated with
each heartbeat. At this point, the Korotkoff sounds:
A.begin
B.disappear
C.become muffled
◉ A, D, E. Answer: The nurse should suspect orthostatic hypotension
may occur in which of the following patients? Select all that apply:
A. A client over 85 years
B. A child under 5 years of age
C. Athletes with low heart rates
D. A client who has decreased blood volume
E. A patient who has been on prolonged bedrest
