California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Written Practice Exam

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A blood pressure reading of 142/96 in an adult is classified as what?

Prehypertension
Hypertension
Normal
Hypotensive

The correct answer is: Hypertension

A blood pressure reading of 142/96 can be classified as hypertension because it falls within the range of 140/90 or higher, indicating high blood pressure. Prehypertension refers to a reading between 120/80 and 139/89, indicating the potential to develop hypertension. Normal blood pressure is typically less than 120/80, while hypotension refers to lower readings below 90/60, indicating low blood pressure.