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What are the three types of sphygmomanometers mentioned in the text?
What are the three types of sphygmomanometers mentioned in the text?
Mercury, Aneroid, Electronic
What is the main issue with mercury sphygmomanometers?
What is the main issue with mercury sphygmomanometers?
Mercury has an ill effect on the environment.
How often do mercury sphygmomanometers require calibration?
How often do mercury sphygmomanometers require calibration?
Every 6 to 12 months
What does each line on the circular dial of an aneroid sphygmomanometer represent?
What does each line on the circular dial of an aneroid sphygmomanometer represent?
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Why are electronic sphygmomanometers considered to be the least accurate?
Why are electronic sphygmomanometers considered to be the least accurate?
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What part of the stethoscope amplifies low-pitched sounds like heart sounds?
What part of the stethoscope amplifies low-pitched sounds like heart sounds?
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Which part of the stethoscope must be held firmly against the skin for proper amplification of high-pitched sounds?
Which part of the stethoscope must be held firmly against the skin for proper amplification of high-pitched sounds?
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