Q. Instrument used to measure blood pressure is
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
sphygmomanometer
Explanation:
A sphygmomanometer is the instrument used to measure blood pressure.
- It usually consists of an inflatable cuff, a measuring unit (mercury or aneroid), and sometimes a bulb to inflate the cuff.
Why other options are incorrect:
- (A) ECG (Electrocardiogram): Measures electrical activity of the heart, not blood pressure.
- (B) Stethoscope: Used to listen to heart and lung sounds but does not measure blood pressure on its own.
- (D) Arm band: Part of the sphygmomanometer but not the instrument itself.
Final Answer: (C) Sphygmomanometer
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
A sphygmomanometer is the instrument used to measure blood pressure.
- It usually consists of an inflatable cuff, a measuring unit (mercury or aneroid), and sometimes a bulb to inflate the cuff.
Why other options are incorrect:
- (A) ECG (Electrocardiogram): Measures electrical activity of the heart, not blood pressure.
- (B) Stethoscope: Used to listen to heart and lung sounds but does not measure blood pressure on its own.
- (D) Arm band: Part of the sphygmomanometer but not the instrument itself.
Final Answer: (C) Sphygmomanometer