NURS 5434 Pediatric CAD Questions with
Correct Answers
What is the leading cause of death in the United States?
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)
When do atherosclerotic lesions begin to develop?
During childhood
Why is early recognition of pediatric dyslipidemia important?
To prevent progression of risk factors and future ASCVD events
What are the two major categories of dyslipidemia risk factors managed in children?
Genetic and acquired (lifestyle-related) factors
What BMI percentile is considered a moderate-risk ASCVD factor?
BMI 95th-96th percentile
What BMI percentile is considered a high-risk ASCVD factor?
BMI ≥97th percentile
What HDL level is considered a moderate-risk factor?
HDL <40 mg/dL
Which type of hypertension is considered a moderate-risk factor?
Stage 1 or 2 hypertension without treatment
Which type of hypertension is considered a high-risk factor?
Hypertension requiring treatment
, What Kawasaki disease finding is a moderate-risk factor?
Regressed coronary aneurysms
What Kawasaki disease finding is a high-risk factor?
Current coronary aneurysms
Which autoimmune diseases are moderate-risk factors for ASCVD?
Systemic lupus erythematosus and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Which diabetes conditions are high-risk factors?
Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes
What renal condition is considered a high-risk factor?
End-stage renal disease
What transplant history is considered a high-risk factor?
Organ transplantation
What are lipid levels like during infancy?
Low
How do lipid levels change from age 1 to 9-11 years?
They gradually increase
At what age do lipid levels approximate adult levels?
9-11 years
What happens to lipid levels during puberty?
They decrease by 10-20%
Correct Answers
What is the leading cause of death in the United States?
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)
When do atherosclerotic lesions begin to develop?
During childhood
Why is early recognition of pediatric dyslipidemia important?
To prevent progression of risk factors and future ASCVD events
What are the two major categories of dyslipidemia risk factors managed in children?
Genetic and acquired (lifestyle-related) factors
What BMI percentile is considered a moderate-risk ASCVD factor?
BMI 95th-96th percentile
What BMI percentile is considered a high-risk ASCVD factor?
BMI ≥97th percentile
What HDL level is considered a moderate-risk factor?
HDL <40 mg/dL
Which type of hypertension is considered a moderate-risk factor?
Stage 1 or 2 hypertension without treatment
Which type of hypertension is considered a high-risk factor?
Hypertension requiring treatment
, What Kawasaki disease finding is a moderate-risk factor?
Regressed coronary aneurysms
What Kawasaki disease finding is a high-risk factor?
Current coronary aneurysms
Which autoimmune diseases are moderate-risk factors for ASCVD?
Systemic lupus erythematosus and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Which diabetes conditions are high-risk factors?
Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes
What renal condition is considered a high-risk factor?
End-stage renal disease
What transplant history is considered a high-risk factor?
Organ transplantation
What are lipid levels like during infancy?
Low
How do lipid levels change from age 1 to 9-11 years?
They gradually increase
At what age do lipid levels approximate adult levels?
9-11 years
What happens to lipid levels during puberty?
They decrease by 10-20%
