When Taking a Blood Pressure, a Vessel in the Arm

question 74

Multiple Choice

When taking a blood pressure, a vessel in the arm is occluded, and sounds of blood flow downstream are heard through a stethoscope placed on what vessel?

• A) Brachial a.
• B) Median cubital v.
• C) Radial a.
• D) Ulnar a.
• E) Cephalic v.

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