NCLEX-RN Lipid Panel & Metabolic Markers Flashcards

A client has a total cholesterol level of 210 mg/dL. How is this finding categorized?

What is the optimal LDL cholesterol level for the general population, and what is the stricter target for high-risk cardiac patients?

Which finding regarding High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) is associated with increased cardiovascular risk?

Normal triglycerides are <150 mg/dL. Levels exceeding 500 mg/dL require immediate notification of the provider due to the risk of which acute condition?

Select the correct HbA1c values for diagnosis versus therapeutic management.

A client has a serum osmolality of 305 mOsm/kg. Which clinical condition corresponds to this finding?

A serum lactate level > 4 mmol/L is a critical finding indicating which physiological state?