Question

question 19
blood pressure is measured with the aid of an apparatus known as a(n)
stethoscope.
sphygmomanometer.
ekg.
mri.

question 20
a decrease in the amount of white blood cells is called
leukocytosis.
leukopenia.
differential white blood cell count.
hemostasis.

Explanation:

For Question 19:

• A stethoscope is used to listen to internal sounds like heart and lung sounds.
• A sphygmomanometer is specifically designed to measure blood pressure.
• An EKG (electrocardiogram) records the electrical activity of the heart.
• An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) creates detailed images of internal body structures.

For Question 20:

• Leukocytosis is an increase in white blood cell count.
• Leukopenia is a decrease in white blood cell count.
• A differential white blood cell count is a test to determine the proportion of different types of white blood cells.
• Hemostasis is the process of stopping bleeding.

Answer:

Question 19: B. sphygmomanometer
Question 20: B. leukopenia