Which of the following is not true of an adult male who has a blood pressure of 116/72 mm Hg?
A)It is a normotensive reading.
B)The 116 mm Hg is the systolic reading.
C)The 72 mm Hg is the diastolic reading.
D)The pulse pressure is 100 mm Hg.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The pulse pressure is calculated by subtracting the diastolic pressure from the systolic pressure, so in this case, the pulse pressure would be 44 mm Hg (116-72=44), not 100 mm Hg.

Which of the Following Is Not True of an Adult