What was Anna's cholesterol level?

• A. 260 mg/dL
• B. 120 mg/dL
• C. 385 mg/dL
• D. 200 mg/dL

Answer: (C)

This question tests your ability to read a lab value and recognize when a reading is far outside the healthy range. Total cholesterol is measured in mg/dL and, in medical guidelines, values well above the normal threshold indicate high cholesterol, which means a greater risk for cardiovascular problems.

Among the options, one reading is dramatically higher than the typical healthy range, which aligns with a very high cholesterol level. That’s why it’s the correct choice—the data point reflects severe hypercholesterolemia. The other options are either within or only modestly above the normal range, so they don’t fit the information given about Anna’s result.