What is the medical name of the medical device used to obtain blood pressure readings?

What will be an ideal response?


B. sphygmomanometer The sphygmomanometer, or pressure gauge, provides a meter for monitoring the blood pressure rate as the cuff is slowly deflated.

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The approximate date the infant will be born is called the __________________ __________________ of __________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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________ is a radiopaque element that is used in the radiographic examination of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract

A. Barium C. Conray B. Optiray D. Renografin

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Which term is not an example of a CPT Alphabetic Index"main term?"

A. laparoscopy B. hypertension C. EEG D. Pomeroy's operation

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Which of the following statements regarding a patient with traumatic cardiac arrest is correct?

A. You should initiate CPR, apply an AED as soon as possible, and begin rapid IV fluid replacement. B. IV fluid replacement has priority over defibrillation for patients with traumatic cardiac arrest. C. The patient's cardiac rhythm must be assessed, as soon as possible, with a manual cardiac monitor/defibrillator. D. Cardiac monitoring is not necessary since most traumatic cardiac arrest victims do not require defibrillation.

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