The Most Common Unit of Measurement for Measuring Pulmonary Pressures

Question

The most common unit of measurement for measuring pulmonary pressures is
A) mm Hg.
B) torr.
C) cm H2O.
D) psi.
E) centigrade.

Accepted Answer

mm Hg (millimeters of mercury) is the most common unit of measurement for measuring pulmonary pressures. It measures the pressure exerted by the blood against the walls of the blood vessels in the lungs and is commonly used in clinical settings.