Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE About Mean Arterial

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE about mean arterial pressure (MAP) readings?

• A)The MAP reading does not vary significantly with motion artifact or movement.
• B)The MAP is useful clinically as it relates to cardiac output and systemic vascular resistance.
• C)An MAP value of <60 mm Hg may indicate inadequate tissue perfusion.
• D)All of the above are true statements.

---

Definitions:

Action Potentials

Brief electrical impulses that are the means by which information is transmitted along neurons.

Monozygotic Twins

Twins that develop from a single fertilized egg, sharing nearly 100% of their genetic material.

Dizygotic Twins

Also known as fraternal twins, these are siblings born during the same pregnancy who have developed from two separate eggs fertilized by two different sperm.

Biological Parents

The parent(s) who contribute their genes to their offspring through reproduction.