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What this question is testing
Objective: Vital Signs
Prompt focus: A medical assistant records a blood pressure reading of 118 over 76 millimeters of mercury for an adult patient. This reading is best classified as:
Why the correct answer works
Within the normal range
Systolic below 120 and diastolic below 80 places 118 over 76 in the normal range.
Why the tempting wrong answer fails
The tempting wrong answer usually loses because it skips the key condition, priority, or evidence in the prompt.
Plain-language takeaway
A blood pressure reading with a systolic value below 120 and a diastolic value below 80 millimeters of mercury is considered within the normal range for an adult. A reading of 118 over 76 meets both criteria.
Simple analogy
Think of vital signs like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.
How to review it before a retake
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- Compare the correct answer against the closest distractor and write the exact detail that separates them.
- Retest this objective with a fresh question without looking at the rationale first.