Which of the following is correct for blood pressure reading of 130/80 measured with a sphygmomanometer?
A) the systolic is the smaller number
B) the diastolic is the higher number
C) the higher value would be preceded by a 'dup' sound
D) the lower value would be followed by a dup sound
E) the smaller value occurs when the smooth whoosh sound returns
Answer: E) when the smooth whoosh sound returns