Zeroing the pressure transducer on hemodynamic monitoring equipment occurs when the displays reads
a. 0
b. 250
c. 600
d. 760
A
The monitor is adjusted so that "0" is displayed, which equals atmospheric pressure. Atmospheric pressure is not zero; it is 760 mm Hg at sea level. Using zero to represent current atmospheric pressure provides a convenient baseline for hemodynamic measurement purposes.
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