Multiple choice

Which of the following instruments is used to measure blood pressure?

  1. Barometer

  2. Sphygmomanometer

  3. Hydrometer

  4. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

A sphygmomanometer is the medical instrument used to measure blood pressure. It consists of an inflatable cuff and a pressure gauge. Barometer measures atmospheric pressure, hydrometer measures liquid density - neither is used for blood pressure.