Which of the following blood pressure readings would be considered prehypertension?
A) Less than 120/80
B) 120-130/80-89
C) 140-159/90-99
D) 160 and above/100 and above

Question

Which of the following blood pressure readings would be considered prehypertension?​
A) ​Less than 120/80
B) ​120-130/80-89
C) ​140-159/90-99
D) ​160 and above/100 and above

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the American Heart Association, a blood pressure reading of 120-129/80-89 mmHg is considered prehypertension, which means that the person is likely to develop high blood pressure unless steps are taken to prevent it. Therefore, choice B with the reading of 120-130/80-89 is prehypertension. The other choices are categorized as normal (A) or hypertension (C and D).

Which of the Following Blood Pressure Readings Would Be Considered