Hypotension is defined as which blood pressure threshold?

• A. 110/70
• B. 90/60 and below
• C. 120/80
• D. 140/90

Answer: (B)

Hypotension means blood pressure is too low to adequately perfuse organs. In clinical practice, it’s defined by a systolic pressure below 90 mmHg or a diastolic pressure below 60 mmHg. Readings at or below 90/60 are considered hypotensive because either component reaching those thresholds can compromise organ perfusion, especially if symptoms are present or the patient is unstable. The other values shown are within normal or high ranges and do not indicate low blood pressure.