Hypertension classifications

Question 1

Systolic and diastolic parameters for hypotension

Answer 1

Systolic = less than 90

Diastolic = less than 60

Question 2

Systolic and diastolic parameters for normotension

Answer 2

Systolic = 90-119

Diastolic = 60-79

Question 3

Systolic and diastolic parameters for elevated BP

Answer 3

Systolic = 120-139

Diastolic = 80-89

Question 4

Systolic and diastolic parameters for Stage 1 HTN

Answer 4

Systolic = 140-159

Diastolic = 90-99

Question 5

Systolic and diastolic parameters for Stage 2 HTN

Answer 5

Systolic = 160-179

Diastolic = 100-109

Question 6

Systolic and diastolic parameters for Hypertensive Crisis

Answer 6

Systolic = greater than 180

Diastolic = greater than 110