Which of the following blood pressure reading of a child aged between 3 and 5 years is considered abnormal?

Option 1 : 96/42 mm Hg

Concept:

• Blood pressure -> Amount of pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of the arteries when it moves through them.
• It is measured in mm Hg (millimetres of mercury).
• Normal blood pressure in 3 - 5 years children -> 100/60 mm Hg.

Explanation:

• Normal blood pressure in preschoolers -> 100/60 mm Hg.
• But it can varies up to:
  • Systolic pressure -> 91 -120 mm Hg.
  • Diastolic pressure -> 46 - 80 mm Hg. 
• So, in the given options blood pressure is normal according to age except 1st option.

• In case of adults, blood pressure abnormalities can be monitored by checking blood pressure number.
• But for children, doctor will use percentile charts based on child's age, height, sex to detect the BP abnormalities.