Question

In normal blood pressure of 120/80 mm Hg, the numerator presents

• A. Pulse pressure
• B. Cardiac index
• C. Systolic pressure
• D. Diastolic pressure

Answer 1

The correct option is C Systolic pressure

A healthy blood pressure reading should be lower than 120/80 mm Hg. Normal blood pressure is less than 120 mm Hg systolic and 80 mm Hg diastolic, and may vary from 90/60mm Hg to 120/80mm Hg in a healthy young woman. A blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or higher indicates high blood pressure.

So, the correct option is 'Systolic pressure'.