The a wave on an arterial pressure tracing is a result of which of the following during a cardiac cycle?

a. Atrial systole c. Ventricular systole
b. Atrial diastole d. Ventricular diastole

ANS: A
Atrial systole is indicated on the atrial pressure tracing as an a wave.

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