Question

What is the minimum blood pressure for hypertension?

• A. 170/90 mm Hg
• B. 130/70 mm Hg
• C. 140/90 mm Hg
• D. 120/80 mm Hg

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 140/90 mm Hg

• The normal blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg (millimeters of mercury pressure).

• Hypertension is also known as high blood pressure as the systolic and diastolic pressures increase to 140/90 mm Hg.