MFA Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 23 of 30
You are taking blood pressure by palpation. A radial pulse indicates a blood pressure of at least:
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Direct Answer
Option D: 80 mmHg
If a radial pulse is palpable, it is generally accepted that the systolic blood pressure is at least 80 mmHg. If the radial pulse is absent but a carotid pulse is present, it is lower.
All Options
A
110 mmHg
B
90 mmHg
C
100 mmHg
D
80 mmHg
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
If a radial pulse is palpable, it is generally accepted that the systolic blood pressure is at least 80 mmHg. If the radial pulse is absent but a carotid pulse is present, it is lower.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Medical First Aid (MFA).
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