In the fire ant sting scenario, what was the patient’s blood pressure?

• A. 150/90
• B. 90/60
• C. 122/70
• D. 110/70

Answer: (C)

Interpreting vital signs is about recognizing how well the heart is delivering blood to the body. For an adult, a normal blood pressure is roughly 90/60 to 130/80. A reading of 122/70 sits right in the middle of that normal range, indicating adequate perfusion and no immediate sign of shock or hemodynamic compromise. In the setting of a fire ant sting, this suggests the patient is not currently experiencing a life-threatening drop in blood pressure. The other numbers would imply different states—high blood pressure, low blood pressure, or a reading that’s still normal but not as typical—whereas 122/70 best reflects a stable, normal reading in this context.