The Expert Panel on Integrated Guidelines for Cardiovascular Health and Risk

question 99

Multiple Choice

The Expert Panel on Integrated Guidelines for Cardiovascular Health and Risk Reduction in Children and Adolescents classifies a total blood cholesterol level of ____ mg/dL or an LDL-cholesterol level of ____ mg/dL as high.

• A)300; 150
• B)240; 160
• C) 200; 130
• D) 160; 53

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Definitions:

Hemolysis

Dissolution; the breaking down of red blood cells.

Light-blue-stoppered Tubes

Tubes primarily used in medical testing for coagulation studies, identified by their light-blue stoppers.

Citrate

A salt or ester of citric acid, often used as a blood anticoagulant or in food and drinks as a flavor or preservative.

Latex-free Tourniquets

Elastic bands used to control blood flow that are made without latex to prevent allergic reactions.