CMC Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What is the purpose of a communication plan in CMC project management? → To define what information is shared, with whom, when, and through which channels
2. Digoxin is used in cardiac care primarily for which two conditions? → Atrial fibrillation and heart failure
3. ST elevation in ECG leads II, III, and aVF is most consistent with infarction of which cardiac territory? → Inferior wall (RCA territory)
4. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is contraindicated in patients who exhibit signs and symptoms of → a pneumothorax
5. What is the primary purpose of a code of ethics in CMC practice? → To establish professional standards of conduct and guide ethical decision-making
6. What is a key performance indicator (KPI) in CMC quality management? → A measurable value demonstrating how effectively objectives are being achieved
7. What is the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle in CMC quality management? → An iterative four-step method for continuous improvement of processes and products
8. What is the critical path in CMC project scheduling? → The longest sequence of dependent tasks determining the minimum project duration
9. Which of the following describes diastolic heart failure? → inability of the heart muscle to relax
10. On a standard Bruce protocol exercise stress test, what constitutes a positive result for ischemia? → ≥1mm horizontal or downsloping ST depression at 80ms after the J point
11. What is trend analysis in CMC reporting? → Examining data over time to identify patterns, directions, and changes in performance
12. What is the normal range for left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) in adults? → 55–70%
13. Why is documentation critical in CMC regulatory compliance? → It provides evidence of compliance and creates a defensible record of activities
14. What is the purpose of financial forecasting in CMC practice? → To predict future financial conditions based on historical data and current trends
15. What is the significance of a prolonged QTc interval greater than 500 ms in a cardiac patient? → It markedly increases the risk of torsades de pointes
16. Why is regular review important in CMC risk management? → Because conditions change and new risks emerge requiring updated assessments
17. What is the acute complication of coronary artery stenting that is the most serious? → Stroke
18. Which arrhythmia produces characteristic 'sawtooth' flutter waves at approximately 300 beats per minute on ECG? → Atrial flutter
19. What is the purpose of a risk matrix in CMC practice? → To evaluate risks by plotting likelihood against severity of potential impact
20. What is a compliance audit in CMC practice? → A systematic review verifying adherence to regulatory requirements and policies
21. What does the term 'benchmark' mean in CMC quality improvement? → A standard of performance used for comparison against current processes or outcomes
22. Sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto) improves outcomes in HFrEF by combining an ARB with inhibition of which enzyme? → Neprilysin
23. The following are ALL major mechanical consequences of acute myocardial infarction, EXCEPT: → the development of aortic regurgitation
24. What does professional competency require of a CMC practitioner? → Maintaining current knowledge through continuing education within qualified areas
25. What is the hierarchy of controls in CMC risk management? → Elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, then PPE
26. What is the primary goal of regulatory compliance in CMC practice? → Ensuring adherence to laws and standards that govern professional practice
27. What is a root cause analysis in CMC quality assurance? → A systematic investigation to identify the fundamental underlying cause of a problem
28. Why is new left bundle branch block (LBBB) in a patient with chest pain clinically significant? → New LBBB may be a STEMI equivalent requiring emergent catheterization
29. Why is data visualization important in CMC reporting? → It makes complex data patterns and relationships easier to understand and communicate
30. What is the triple constraint in CMC project management? → The interdependent relationship between scope, time, and cost