Ontario Primary Care Paramedic Practice Exam

The term 'normotensive' refers to a normal range of blood pressure in adults, which indicates that the individual is not experiencing high blood pressure (hypertension) or low blood pressure (hypotension). In adults, normal systolic blood pressure (SBP) typically ranges from 90 mmHg to about 120 mmHg.

The correct choice aligns with the commonly accepted understanding that a SBP of equal to or greater than 100 mmHg can be considered part of the normal range. Normotension generally excludes lower blood pressure readings that can signify hypotension, which is characterized by SBP less than 90 mmHg.

While there are different classifications of blood pressure, upper limits do not define normality; thus, SBP values above 120 mmHg could indicate prehypertension or stage 1 hypertension, emphasizing that not all readings above 100 mmHg denote normotension. Therefore, the appropriate range for normotension in adults is indeed best reflected in relation to the presented options.