Chuck goes to the doctor and is told his blood pressure is 9

Chuck goes to the doctor and is told his blood pressure is 90/60 and his pulse is 80. Which of the following is TRUE?

Question 7 options:

A- Diastolic pressure is 90 mmHg.

B- Systolic pressure is 60 mmHg.

C- Heart rate is 30 beats/min.

D- Pulse pressure is 30 mm Hg.

E- mean arterial pressure is 90 mmHg.

Solution

Answer:

D- Pulse pressure is 30 mm Hg.

Explanation:

Systolic pressure= 90 mmHg

Diastolic pressure = 60 mmHg

Pulse pressure = Systolic P – Diastolic P = ( 90 mm Hg) – (60 mm Hg) = 30 mm Hg

Mean arterial pressure? MAP = Diastolic P + 1/3 (Pulse P) = (60 mm Hg) + (30 mm Hg) = 70 mm Hg