5 The systolic blood pressure reading of 140-159 the systolic blood pressure reading of 140 - 159 is what stage of Hypertension? A Stage 2
B Stage 1
C Stage 3
D High Normal

B. Stage 1

Explanation:

Systolic blood pressure is less than 120 mm Hg and Diastolic less than 80 mm Hg so it is considered as normal. Pre-Hypertension occurs when the Systolic blood pressure is 120 - 139 and Diastolic pressure is 80 - 89. Stage 1 Hypertension is considered when the Systolic blood pressure is 140 - 159 and Diastolic blood pressure is 90- 99. If the Systolic blood pressure is greater than 160 it is considered as Stage 2 Hypertension.