Question

normal expected blood pressure for an adult is less than 115/70. what do the numbers indicate when writing blood pressure? the top number (115) is systolic pressure; the bottom number (70) is diastolic pressure. the top number (115) is diastolic pressure; the bottom number (70) is systolic pressure. the top number (115) is systolic pressure during exertion, and the bottom number (70) is systolic pressure during rest.

Explanation:

Blood pressure is recorded as systolic over diastolic. Systolic pressure is the force when the heart contracts (top number), and diastolic is when the heart is at rest (bottom number).

Answer:

The top number (115) is systolic pressure; the bottom number (70) is diastolic pressure.