Question

Sphygmomanometer reading of a patient as mentioned
by a doctor is 140/60. 140 and 60 represent
(1) Normal systolic and diastolic pressure
(2) Abnormal systolic and diastolic pressure
(3) Normal systolic and abnormal diastolic pressure
(4) Abnormal systolic and normal diastolic pressure

Answer 1

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◆ Answer -

(4) Abnormal systolic and normal diastolic pressure

◆ Extra information -

• Sphygmomanometer is instrument used for measuring blood pressure.
• Normal range of systolic pressure is 100-120 mm Hg.
• Normal range of diastolic blood pressure is 60-80 mm Hg.
• Blood pressure above 120/80 mm Hg is called hypertension.
• Blood pressure below 100/60 mm Hg is called hypotension.
• Given pressure 140/80 indicates systolic hypertension.

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