A Blood Pressure Reading of 120/80

question 74

Multiple Choice

A blood pressure reading of 120/80,

• A) indicates a diastolic pressure of 120 mm Hg.
• B) demonstrates Korotkoff sounds at pressures above 120 mm Hg when taking blood pressure.
• C) indicates the diastolic pressure would be sufficient to lift a column of mercury 80 mm.
• D) would be considered normal for a resting young adult male.
• E) Indicates the diastolic pressure would be sufficient to lift a column of mercury 80 mm and would be considered normal for a resting young adult male are both true statements.

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