NETA Personal Trainer Practice Exam

What is the range for diastolic blood pressure for Stage 1 Hypertension?

1. 80-89

2. 90-99

3. 100-109

4. 110-119

The correct answer is: 90-99

Stage 1 hypertension is classified based on specific blood pressure readings set by the American Heart Association. According to these guidelines, stage 1 hypertension is characterized by a diastolic blood pressure reading in the range of 80-89 mm Hg for those with an accompanying systolic reading of 130-139 mm Hg. However, when systolic blood pressure is analyzed separately, the diastolic reading of 80-89 mm Hg indeed designates the lower end of the range for hypertension classification, which corresponds to the first option. When examining the ranges greater than 89 mm Hg, we find that a diastolic blood pressure of 90-99 mm Hg is categorized as Stage 2 Hypertension. Therefore, while the chosen answer indicates Stage 1, the actual correct classification for Stage 1 hypertension is 80-89 mm Hg, indicating that the chosen answer doesn't align with the established guidelines. It’s important to familiarize oneself with the correct thresholds for both systolic and diastolic readings to understand blood pressure classifications properly and utilize them effectively in a clinical or training environment.