Colorado CNA Practice Exam

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At what systolic value is blood pressure considered to be hypotensive?

Below 60
Below 80
Below 90
Below 120

The correct answer is: Below 60

Systolic blood pressure is the top number in a blood pressure reading and indicates the amount of force exerted on the arteries when the heart beats. A systolic value below 60 is considered to be hypotensive, or low blood pressure. This means that the force is not strong enough to efficiently pump blood throughout the body, which can cause dizziness and fainting. A systolic value of 60-80 is considered to be normal, while values below 90 may indicate prehypertension. A systolic value below 120 is within the normal range for blood pressure, but it is not considered hypotensive.