The Cuff of a Sphygmomanometer Should Be Inflated to _____

question 37

Multiple Choice

The cuff of a sphygmomanometer should be inflated to _____ mm Hg above the point when the radial pulse disappears.

• A) 10
• B) 20
• C) 30
• D) 40

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Definitions:

Urine Production

The process by which the kidneys filter the blood, removing waste products and excess substances to form urine.

Angiotensinogen

A glycoprotein produced by the liver that is the precursor to angiotensin, playing a key role in blood pressure regulation.

Angiotensin I

Peptide derived when renin acts on angiotensinogen.

Renin

An enzyme secreted by the kidneys that plays a crucial role in the body's regulation of blood pressure.