Lab Values For Nurses Practice Test

HDL level is considered cardioprotective?

<40 mg/dL ≥50 mg/dL 70 mg/dL or higher ≥60 mg/dL

Correct Answer:

≥60 mg/dL

Explanation:

HDL helps remove cholesterol from the arteries, and higher levels are associated with a lower risk of heart disease. A level of 60 mg/dL or higher is considered cardioprotective because it meets the threshold many guidelines use to denote protective benefit. Values below 40 mg/dL are seen as low and linked to higher risk, which is why that option isn’t considered protective. While an HDL around 50 mg/dL offers some benefit, it doesn’t meet the established cutoff for cardioprotection. Very high HDL, like 70 mg/dL, would also be protective, but the standard threshold used in exams and practice is 60 mg/dL or higher, making that the best answer.

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