Arterial Blood Pressure Quiz

What is the maximum pressure in the arteries during systole?

• 80 mmHg

• 180 mmHg

• 120 mmHg

• 150 mmHg

What is the average diastolic pressure in the arteries?

• 75 mmHg

• 85 mmHg

• 80 mmHg

• 70 mmHg

What is the rate of transmission of the pulse wave in the arteries?

• 1 meter/sec

• 5 meters/sec

• 7 meters/sec

• 3 meters/sec

What is the mean systemic arterial blood pressure (MSAP) approximately?

• 95 mmHg

• 85 mmHg

• 90 mmHg

• 100 mmHg

What is the average systolic pressure in the arteries?

• 120 mmHg

• 90 mmHg

• 100 mmHg

• 110 mmHg

What is the effect of age on ABP?

• Remains constant with age

• Increases with age

• Varies randomly with age

• Decreases with age

How does exercise affect ABP?

• Decreases ABP

• Stabilizes ABP

• Has no effect on ABP

• Increases ABP

What is the minimum blood pressure in the arteries during diastole?

• 60 mmHg

• 100 mmHg

• 90 mmHg

• 80 mmHg

Which method is used for the measurement of ABP by using a sphygmomanometer and stethoscope?

• Auscultatory method

• Olfactory method

• Palpatory method

• Visual method

What is the difference between systolic and diastolic pressures known as?

• 40 mmHg

• 50 mmHg

• 30 mmHg

• 20 mmHg