How is blood pressure measured manually, and what are normal systolic/diastolic values?

• A. Use cuff on upper arm, align with brachial artery, place stethoscope over artery, inflate to 180 mmHg or until pulse disappears, then slowly release and listen for first and last sounds; normal around 120/80.
• B. Use cuff on upper arm and observe the pulse at the wrist.
• C. Use a cuff around the thigh and inflate to 100 mmHg.
• D. Use a finger cuff and read the gauge directly.

Answer: (A)