A sphygmomanometer is used to:
A) measure arterial blood pressure.
B) listen to breath sounds.
C) check electrical activity of the heart.
D) open an artery.

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A sphygmomanometer is a device used to measure arterial blood pressure. It consists of an inflatable cuff that is wrapped around the upper arm and connected to a mercury or aneroid manometer. As the cuff is inflated, it compresses the artery and occludes blood flow. When the pressure in the cuff is gradually released, the healthcare provider can listen for the sounds of blood flow using a stethoscope and gauge the pressure at which the blood flow is first heard (systolic pressure) and the pressure at which the sounds disappear (diastolic pressure). This information is important for diagnosing and managing hypertension and other cardiovascular conditions.

A Sphygmomanometer Is Used To