ATI Adult Med Surg Cardiovascular Disorders Unit 4 Questions with correct answers

How long should a pt fast before having a lipid profile taken? Correct Answer - 12-14 hours is recommended Total cholesterol Correct Answer - less that 200 mg/dL Triglycerides M and F Correct Answer - M: 40-160 mg/dL F: 35-135 mg/dL LDL cholesterol Correct Answer - less than 130 mg/dL HDL cholesterol Correct Answer - greater than 60 mg/dL Which cardiac enzymes are used to test for heart damage/heart disease? What are their normal ranges? Correct Answer - - CK MB: 0%-5% of total CK - Troponin T: less than 0.1 ng/mL - Troponin I: less than 0.03 ng/mL - Myoglobin: less than 90 mcg/L What is a transthoacic echocardiography? Correct Answer - Used to diagnose valve disorders and cardiomyopathy; evaluate the size, shape, and motion of the structure of the heart; and measure the ejection fraction. It is noninvasive and takes up to an hour. During the procedure, instruct the client to lie on their left side and remain still.