(625) Under Pressure: Obtaining the “Best” NIBP

1. Hypotension is predictive by poor pulse palpation in dogs and cats.

A. True

B. False

2. Methods for monitoring blood pressure non-invasively include:

A. Doppler with sphygmomanometer and cuff

B. Oscillometric devices

C. High definition oscillometric devices

D. All the above

3. What is the most accurate means of monitoring blood pressure?

A. Doppler with sphygmomanometer and cuff

B. Oscillometric devices

C. High definition oscillometric devices

D. Arterial catheter and pressure transducer

4. Which statement is TRUE regarding non-invasive blood pressure monitoring?

A. A Doppler reading in cats is more closely associated with mean arterial pressure.

B. All non-invasive blood pressure monitors trends and require repeat assessments.

C. Oscillometric devices are accurate in dogs and cats.

D. Oscillometric devices are more accurate in dogs than the Doppler/sphygmomanometer/cuff.

5. Hypotension is generally defined as a systolic arterial pressure less than _______ or a mean arterial pressure less than ___________.

A. 60-80 mmHg; 80-120 mmHg

B. 50-60 mmHg; 90-100 mmHg

C. 80-120 mmHg, 60-70 mmHg

D. >150 mmHg; <60 mmHg

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