What Is the Formula for Calculating Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)

question 26

Multiple Choice

What is the formula for calculating mean arterial pressure (MAP) ?

• A) Averaging three of the patient's blood pressure readings over a 6-hour period
• B) Dividing the systolic pressure by the diastolic pressure
• C) Adding the systolic pressure and two diastolic pressures and then dividing by 3
• D) Dividing the diastolic pressure by the pulse pressure

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