Asked by elliet leiva on Jul 27, 2024
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Refers to the difference between the systolic and diastolic reading
A) tachycardia
B) bradycardia
C) arrhythmia
D) inspiration
E) expiration
F) blood pressure
G) idiopathic hypertension
H) orthostatic hypotension
I) pulse pressure
J) auscultatory gap
Pulse Pressure
Difference between the systolic and diastolic measurements.
Systolic Reading
The top number in a blood pressure measurement, indicating the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats.
Diastolic Reading
The lower number in a blood pressure measurement, indicating the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats.
- Become familiar with the language pertaining to blood pressure and the techniques for measuring it.
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Autumn WeidemanJul 28, 2024
Final Answer :
I
Explanation :
Pulse pressure is defined as the difference between the systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings.
Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the language pertaining to blood pressure and the techniques for measuring it.
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