Vital signs and reportingQuestion 488 of 1700

Which blood pressure reading is in the hypotension range?

  1. 118/76 mmHg
  2. 128/88 mmHg
  3. 132/84 mmHg
  4. 86/58 mmHg
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Correct answer: 86/58 mmHg

Low blood pressure is a systolic reading under 90 and a diastolic reading under 60.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 7.5: Normal Ranges for Vital Signs

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026