Blood Pressure Fundamentals Quiz
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What is the unit of measurement for blood pressure?

  • Meters of blood (mB)
  • Millimeters of mercury (mmHg) (correct)
  • Centimeters of water (cmH2O)
  • Pounds per square inch (psi)

    • Which term refers to the minimum pressure between two heartbeats in the cardiac cycle?

  • Systolic pressure
  • Pulse pressure
  • Mean arterial pressure
  • Diastolic pressure (correct)

    • What is the term for the maximum pressure during one heartbeat in the cardiac cycle?

  • Mean arterial pressure
  • Pulse pressure
  • Diastolic pressure
  • Systolic pressure (correct)

    • What is the difference between systolic and diastolic pressures known as?

    <p>Pulse pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a vital sign used in evaluating a patient's health?

    <p>Blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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