Read the English Dial (The Arrow near the Zero Indicates

question 209

Short Answer

Read the English dial (the arrow near the zero indicates the initial deflection of the needle). __________ in.

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Definitions:

Radial Pulse

The pulse felt on the radial artery of the wrist, commonly used to measure heart rate.

Cardiac Output

The volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute, an important measure of heart function and efficiency.

Stroke Volume

The amount of blood pumped by the left ventricle of the heart in one contraction.

Peripheral Resistance

The resistance to the flow of blood in the peripheral arterial vessels, which largely determines blood pressure levels.