The first sound heard, by stethoscope, when deflating a sphygmomanometer cuff is known as which of the following?
a. Atrial systole c. First heart sound
b. Systolic pressure d. Diastolic pressure
ANS: B
The pressure at which a tapping sound is first heard as the cuff is deflated is the systolic pressure.
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