Which blood pressure category corresponds to systolic 120-129 and diastolic less than 80?

• A. Elevated BP
• B. Hypertension Stage I
• C. Hypertension Stage II
• D. Hypertensive crisis

Answer: (A)

The main idea is how blood pressure readings are grouped by specific threshold ranges. A reading with a systolic value of 120–129 and a diastolic value under 80 falls into the elevated category because it has surpassed the upper limit of normal (<120/80) on the systolic side while not reaching the higher thresholds that define hypertension. Hypertension Stage I requires either systolic 130–139 or diastolic 80–89. Stage II is 140 or higher or 90 or higher. A hypertensive crisis involves much higher pressures, typically 180+ systolic or 120+ diastolic with potential organ symptoms. So the given numbers match the elevated blood pressure category exactly.