Question # 4

While zeroing an arterial line, the transducer is placed 10 cm below the phlebostatic axis. How will this MOST affect the reading?

Options:

A.

MAP reads lower than true by ~7.5 mmHg

B.

MAP reads higher than true by ~7.5 mmHg

C.

No effect on MAP, only on systolic

D.

Only the diastolic is affected

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