COMEDK 2007 MCQ Answer 152

The correct answer is B

Arm and body positions are also important for accuracy of readings. The standard position of the arm requires the forearm to be at heart level. If the arm is too high, blood pressure will be underestimated; if the arm is too low, which may occur with the subject simply in the supine position, blood pressure will be overestimated.

For converting values in centimeters of water to values in millimeters of mercury, the value given in centimeters of water is divided by the factor 1.36.

The arterial pressure varies in various locations, the more peripheral the arterial line, the higher the systolic and the lower the diastolic, but the main arterial pressure will remine the same. The pedal line will have a higher systolic than the femoral line.