When Getting a Blood Pressure on a Patient, the Radial

Multiple Choice

When getting a blood pressure on a patient, the radial pulse disappears when the gauge reads 130 mmHg. When deflating the cuff, the EMT hears a pulse at 118 mmHg. The pulse disappears at 76 mmHg. Which one of the following is true?

A) The systolic blood pressure is 118 mmHg.
B) The diastolic blood pressure is 130 mmHg.
C) The systolic blood pressure is 76 mmHg.
D) The diastolic blood pressure is 118 mmHg.