Which of the Following Statements Is (Are) True

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is (are) true?

• A)The systolic pressure is determined when the first sound is heard after pumping up the pressure cuff.
• B)The diastolic pressure is the smaller of the two pressure values.
• C)The diastolic pressure is determined when the sounds stop as air is released from the cuff.
• D)Diastole is at the end of the cardiac cycle.
• E)All of these are true.

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Definitions:

Rinne Test

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