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Triglycerides Test in Nursing: Understanding the Importance

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What is the purpose of a triglycerides test?

To measure the amount of fat in your blood (correct)

To check for thyroid diseases

To detect genetic disorders

To diagnose heart diseases directly

Which of the following factors can contribute to high triglyceride levels?

Avoiding sugary foods

Being underweight

Regularly eating fewer calories than needed

Excessive alcohol use (correct)

What health risks are associated with high triglycerides?

Lower risk of heart attack

Lower risk of stroke

Increased risk of kidney diseases

Increased risk of heart diseases (correct)

How are triglyceride levels measured in a blood test?

In milliliters per deciliter (mL/dL) Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a high triglyceride level according to the guidelines mentioned?

150 mg/dL Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a factor that can raise triglyceride levels?

Consumption of healthy fats like avocados Signup and view all the answers

What lifestyle change can help lower triglyceride levels?

Regular physical activity Signup and view all the answers

Why might some people need to take cholesterol medicines?

To lower their triglycerides Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of bringing reagents and samples to room temperature?

To avoid temperature variations impacting the results Signup and view all the answers

Why do tubes need to be mixed before being put in the constant temperature incubator?

To ensure uniform distribution of components Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reading the absorbance at 500 nm against the reagent blank?

To calculate the concentration of glucose in the sample Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using calculations to determine glucose concentration and compare it with reference values?

To ensure accurate results are obtained Signup and view all the answers