Cardiovascular and Pulmonary: Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease: Modifiable

Question 1

Total Cholesterol

Answers in this section are the goals to reduce risk NOT the risk factor

Answer 1

• Total greater than 200 mg/dL= At risk

- Total less than 200 mg/dl= Less risk

Question 2

LDL Cholesterol: Low risk

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Answer 2

• LDL greater than 160 mg/dl =At risk

- LDL less than 160 g/dl = Less risk

Question 3

LDL Cholesterol: Intermediate risk

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Answer 3

• LDL greater than 130 mg/dl=At risk

- LDL less than 130 mg/dl=Less risk

Question 4

LDL Cholesterol: High risk

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Answer 4

• LDL Greater than 100 mg/dl=At risk

- HDL less than 100 mg/dl=Less risk

Question 5

HDL Cholesterol

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Answer 5

• Greater than 40 mg/dl in Men

- Greater than 50 mg/dl in Women

Question 6

Triglycerides

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Answer 6

• Less than 150 mg/dl

Question 7

HgA1c

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Answer 7

• Less than 7%

Question 8

Diet

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Answer 8

• Low fat
• Low sodium
• Balanced

Question 9

Hypertension

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Answer 9

• BP less than 120/80

Question 10

Obesity

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Answer 10

• BMI between 18.5 and 24.9

Question 11

Waist Circumference

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Answer 11

• Men less than 40 inches

- Women less than 35 inches

Question 12

Physical Activity

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Answer 12

• Gets 30 min of physical activity 5-7 days per week

Question 13

Tobacco

Answers in this section are the goals to reduce risk NOT the risk factor

Answer 13

• Smoking cessation