Determine the pulse pressure of a patient who has the following hemodynamic data: Systolic pressure: 110 mm Hg Diastolic pressure: 75 mm Hg Mean arterial pressure: 116 mm Hg
A. 6 mm Hg
B. 35 mm Hg
C. 41 mm Hg
D. 92 mm Hg
?ANS: B
A. Incorrect response: See explanation B.
B. Correct response: Pulse pressure is defined as the systolic arterial pressure minus the diastolic arterial pressure. The pulse pressure on the arterial waveform reflects the stroke volume.
C. Incorrect response: See explanation B.
D. Incorrect response: See explanation B.
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