Question

If the systolic pressure is 120 mm Hg and diastolic pressure is 80 mm Hg, the pulse pressure is

• A. 120 - 80 = 40mm Hg
• B. 120 / 80 = 1.5 mm Hg
• C. 120 x 80 = 9600 mm Hg
• D. 120 + 80 = 200 mm Hg

Answer 1

The correct option is A 120 - 80 = 40mm Hg

Pulse pressure is the difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure or the change in blood pressure seen during a contraction of the heart.
Thus, systolic pressure - Diastolic pressure = Pulse pressure
therefore 120 mm Hg - 80 mm Hg = 40 mm Hg