A patient has a blood pressure of 90/60 mmHg. What is the mean arterial pressure?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 70 mmHg
- Step 1: MAP = (systolic + 2 x diastolic) / 3.
- Step 2: (90 + 2 x 60) / 3 = 70 mmHg.
Answer
70 mmHg.
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