Question 22 of 30
You are taking blood pressure by palpation. A radial pulse indicates a blood pressure of at least:
A
A) 110 mmHg
B
B) 100 mmHg
C
C) 90 mmHg
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: A) 110 mmHg.
Palpating a radial pulse indicates that the systolic blood pressure is at least 80 mmHg, and it is generally considered to be at least 90 mmHg for a palpable femoral pulse and higher for other pulses.