Arrange the sequence of steps followed to measure blood pressure.
A. Inflate the cuff to 30 mmHg above palpated radial pulse disappearance. B. Listen for the first Korotkoff sound. C. Feel for the radial pulse to determine systolic pressure. D. Deflate the cuff slowly and note the disappearance of Korotkoff sounds.

Correct option is B

Sol. The correct sequence of measuring blood pressure is CABD.
1. C: Feel for the radial pulse to determine systolic pressure.
2. A: Inflate the cuff to 30 mmHg above the palpated radial pulse disappearance.
3. B: Listen for the first Korotkoff sound, which indicates systolic pressure.
4. D: Deflate the cuff slowly and note the disappearance of Korotkoff sounds, which indicates diastolic pressure.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) ACBD – Incorrect. Step C (determining systolic pressure) must come first before inflating the cuff.
· (b) CABD – Correct answer. This follows the correct procedural order for measuring blood pressure.
· (c) DCBA – Incorrect. Deflation (D) should be the last step, not the first.
· (d) BCDA – Incorrect. Listening for the Korotkoff sound (B) should come after inflating the cuff, not before.