Which of the Following Equations Would You Use to Compute

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following equations would you use to compute total peripheral resistance (CO = cardiac output) ?

• A)(mean aortic pressure * right atrial pressure) / CO
• B)(mean aortic pressure/right atrial pressure) *CO
• C)(mean aortic pressure - right atrial pressure) / CO
• D)(right atrial pressure - mean aortic pressure) / CO