KVPY2016PhysicsMechanical Properties of Fluids
A nurse measures the blood pressure of a seated patient to be 190 ~mm of Hg -
Options
- AThe blood pressure at the patient's feet is less than 190 ~mm of Hg
- BThe actual pressure is about 0.25 times the atmospheric pressure
- CThe blood pressure at the patient's neck is more than 190 ~mm of Hg
- DThe actual pressure is about 1.25 times the atmospheric pressure
Correct answer
D. The actual pressure is about 1.25 times the atmospheric pressure
Step-by-step solution
Blood pressure is gauge pressure =190 ~mm Hg Atmospheric pressure =760 ~mm Hg Actual pressure =190+760 ~mm Hg =950 ~mm Hg =1.25 760 ~mm Hg