Question

35) Which of the following blood pressure readings would be indicative of hypertension?

A) 120/80 in a 30-year-old man
B) 140/90 in a 70-year-old woman
C) 170/96 in a 50-year-old man
D) 110/60 in a 20-year-old woman

Answer 1

We know, our normal blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg & Hypertension means abnormal high blood pressure. Here, In Option C blood pressure is quite high so, it would be the most appropriate answer.

In short, Your Answer would be Option C

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

C. 170/96 in a 50 year old man