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xclash

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With a blood pressure reading of 130/85 mm Hg, the number 130 represents:
 A) diastolic pressure
  B) high blood pressure
  C) systolic pressure
  D) end tidal pressure

Question 2

A sphygmomanometer measures:
 A) blood pressure
  B) breath sounds
  C) heart sounds
  D) bowel sounds



joechoochoy

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A



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