Question

question 6 (multiple choice worth 2 points) (04.03r lc) which vital sign is a measure of the pressure as the heart refills with blood during its relaxed state? diastole pulse rate respiration rate systole

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Diastole: Blood pressure when the heart relaxes (refills), matching the question.
• Pulse rate: Measures heartbeats per minute, not relaxation pressure.
• Respiration rate: Measures breathing, unrelated to heart relaxation pressure.
• Systole: Blood pressure when the heart contracts, not relaxes.

Answer:

A. Diastole