If the Arterial Blood Pressure is Recorded at 132/84, What

Question

If the arterial blood pressure is recorded at 132/84, what is the mean arterial pressure
A)48 mmHg
B)93 mmHg
C)100 mmHg
D)108 mmHg

Accepted Answer

Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) = [(2 x diastolic pressure) + systolic pressure] / 3
[(2 x 84) + 132] / 3 = 100 mmHg. Therefore, the correct answer is C.