Question

Which of the following blood pressure readings would be considered stage 1 hypertension?

1) 120/80 mmHg
2) 130/90 mmHg
3) 140/100 mmHg
4) 150/110 mmHg

Answer 1

The blood pressure reading considered stage 1 hypertension is 130/90 mmHg, as stage 1 hypertension is defined by a systolic BP of 130 mm Hg or higher and/or a diastolic BP of 80 mm Hg or higher.

Step-by-step explanation:

The blood pressure reading that would be considered stage 1 hypertension among the options provided is 130/90 mmHg.

According to the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association, a systolic blood pressure of 130 mm Hg or higher and/or a diastolic blood pressure of 80 mm Hg or higher constitutes stage 1 hypertension. A reading of 140/100 mmHg falls into stage 2 hypertension, while a reading of 150/110 mmHg would be considered a hypertensive crisis.

A reading of 120/80 mmHg is considered prehypertension or elevated blood pressure but not hypertension.