What is the average blood pressure in a healthy adult?

Practice Questions

Q1
What is the average blood pressure in a healthy adult?
  1. 120/80 mmHg
  2. 140/90 mmHg
  3. 100/60 mmHg
  4. 130/85 mmHg

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the average blood pressure in a healthy adult?
  • Step 1: Understand that blood pressure is measured in two numbers: systolic and diastolic.
  • Step 2: The first number (systolic) measures the pressure when the heart beats.
  • Step 3: The second number (diastolic) measures the pressure when the heart is at rest between beats.
  • Step 4: The average blood pressure for a healthy adult is usually expressed as 120/80 mmHg.
  • Step 5: This means a systolic pressure of 120 and a diastolic pressure of 80.
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