Hypertension is defined as which range?

Hypertension is defined as which range?

• A. <120/<80
• B. (120-139)/(80-89)
• C. >140/>90
• D. >160/>100

Answer: (C)

Hypertension is defined by crossing threshold values for either measurement: a systolic pressure of 140 mmHg or higher, or a diastolic pressure of 90 mmHg or higher, typically confirmed on multiple readings. This means if either number is at or above its threshold, it meets the definition. The option reflecting those thresholds matches the standard criterion. Normal is below 120/80, a mid-range 120-139/80-89 is considered elevated or prehypertension, and higher ranges involve more severe levels. So the threshold with greater than 140 for systolic and greater than 90 for diastolic best fits the definition.

Hypertension is defined by crossing threshold values for either measurement: a systolic pressure of 140 mmHg or higher, or a diastolic pressure of 90 mmHg or higher, typically confirmed on multiple readings. This means if either number is at or above its threshold, it meets the definition. The option reflecting those thresholds matches the standard criterion. Normal is below 120/80, a mid-range 120-139/80-89 is considered elevated or prehypertension, and higher ranges involve more severe levels. So the threshold with greater than 140 for systolic and greater than 90 for diastolic best fits the definition.