Free CMC Certification Cardio Vascular Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following describes diastolic heart failure?

Accepted Answer

inability of the heart muscle to relax

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decreased ability of the ventricle to contract

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dilation of the ventricular chambers

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increased filling of the left ventricle

Question 2

The nurse is examining the treatment plan for a patient with systolic heart failure who has been prescribed carvedilol (Coreg), metoprolol (Lopressor), furosemide (Lasix), and enalapril (Vasotec). What intervention will offer the MOST ACCURATE evaluation of the regimen?

Accepted Answer

daily weights

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serial chest x-rays

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strict intake and output

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basic metabolic panel every morning

Question 3

A pacemaker is surgically implanted before a patient is safely extubated. The patient becomes tachypneic and dyspneic three hours later. Crackles in the posterior lobes are audible to the nurse and are most likely caused by

Accepted Answer

pulmonary edema

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atelectasis

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pulmonary embolus

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anesthesia-induced asthma

Question 4

Which evaluation result should the nurse anticipate for a patient who has been admitted with arterial occlusion of the limb?

Accepted Answer

pale extremity, pain, diminished or absent pulses

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pale extremity, swollen extremity, +2 pedal pulse that bounds when limb is elevated

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reddened extremity, pain, +2 pedal pulse that becomes non-palpable when limb is elevated

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reddened extremity, no complaint of pain, no pedal pulses

Question 5

Acute thrombosis-related occlusion symptoms include severe pain that comes on suddenly, loss of pulse, collapse of superficial veins, pallor, and decreased motor and sensory function.

Accepted Answer

recurrent atrial fibrillation refractory to drug therapy

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coronary artery restenosis following PCI

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recurrent ventricular tachycardia refractory to cardioversion

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cardiomyopathy with an EF less than 20%

Question 6

A patient who has ST-segment elevation in leads II, III, and aVF with high troponin is hospitalized. Which medicine administration should the nurse initially prepare for?

Accepted Answer

Reteplase (Retavase)

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streptokinase (Streptase)

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enoxaparin (Lovenox)

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alteplase (Activase)

Question 7

With each inspiration by the patient, the nurse observes a significant reduction in the arterial line waveform. Which complication should the nurse monitor for as it develops?

Accepted Answer

cardiac tamponade

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pulmonary embolus

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atrial fibrillation

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acute MI