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Normal resting blood pressure of a healthy adult is approximately

A100 / 60 mmHg systolic over diastolic
B120 / 80 mmHg systolic over diastolic
C140 / 90 mmHg systolic over diastolic
D160 / 100 mmHg systolic over diastolic
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 120 / 80 mmHg systolic over diastolic
Normal BP is 120/80 mmHg. Hypertension is defined as repeated measurements of 140/90 or higher. The first figure is systolic (during ventricular contraction) the second diastolic (during relaxation).
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