Cardiovascular Nursing 100+ (Latest Edition) 100% Verified Q&A + Answer Key Solutions

Cardiovascular Nursing
(Latest 2025-2026 Edition) 100% Verified Q&A + Answer
100+
Key Solutions


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Question 1
Women's hearts are:
Correct Answer
Smaller and have smaller cardiac arteries
Cardiac arteries occlude more easily
↑ resting rate
↑ stroke volume
↑ ejection fraction


Question 2
Women tend to have atypical signs/symptoms of MI:
Correct Answer
-Shoulder/upper back pain
-SOB
-Fatigue.


Question 3
Diagnostic profile for acute MI
Correct Answer
Plasma analysis of key cardiac iso-enzymes and other bio-markers:
-CK and CK-MB
-Myoglobin
-Troponin T and I


Question 4
Cholesterol

Correct Answer
-LDL: Normal less than 160mg/dl
-HDL: women: 35-85, men: 35-70
-Triglycerides: Normal100-200 mg/dl.



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,Question 5
Brain (B-Type) Natriuretic Profile (BNP)
Correct Answer
-Secreted by the ventricular walls in response to an increase in preload or fluid in the ventricles
-Used for diagnosis, monitoring and as a prognostic tool for Heart Failure
-Results are quickly done.


Question 6
Blood Chemistry Tests related to Cardiovascular System
Correct Answer
-Na+
control of fluid volume
-K+
major role in cardiac electrophysiologic function
*Hypokalemia
*Hyperkalemia
-Ca++
*neuromuscular activity and automaticity
*Hypocalemia
*Hypercalemia
-FBS or Hemoglobin A1C


Question 7
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Correct Answer
-A graphic study of the electrical activity of the myocardium to determine transmission of cardiac impulses through the
muscles/conduction tissue.


Question 8
Exercise Cardiac Stress Test
Correct Answer
-Walking on a treadmill - usually 9 to 12 minutes with increases in speed and incline of treadmill every 2 to 3 minutes
based upon protocol used
-Exercise bicycle - with increase in resistance at set intervals.


Question 9
Exercise Cardiac Stress Test Interventions
Correct Answer
-Pt. needs to fast for 4 hours before test and avoid stimulants (tobacco, caffeine)
-Some cardiac medications (beta adrenergic blockers) may be held
-Equipment to be used and need to have an IV
-Symptoms to report during testing.




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, Question 10
Pharmacologic Cardiac Stress Imaging
Correct Answer
-Patients who cannot walk on treadmill or use exercise bike may undergo pharmacologic stress test with imaging
-Vasodilation of coronary arteries with medications mimics the effect of exercise


Question 11
Cardiac Catheterization
Correct Answer
-Insertion of catheter into heart under fluoroscopy, to obtain information about oxygen saturations, structures,
performance of valves, assess coronary artery perfusion, and pressure readings within heart chambers
-Inserted into vein for right side of heart and artery for left side


Question 12
Nursing Responsibility for cardiac catheterization
Correct Answer
-Prior to procedure:
*Confirm consent has been signed
*NPO 8-12 hours
*ECG monitoring
*Patent IV line
*Resuscitation equipment on hand
-After procedure:
*Assess site for hematoma, circulation to affected extremity, ECG, HR
*Bed rest for 2-6 hours with leg straight
*Monitor for chest pain.


Question 13
Cardiovascular Angiography
Correct Answer
-Done via cardiac catheterization
-Dye injected into vessels during catheterization to make them visible on x-ray to check patency, injury, or aneurysms
*Cardiac
*Peripheral (carotid, renal, femoral).


Question 14
Blood Pressure Classification
Correct Answer
Systolic Diastolic
Normal <120 <80
Hypertension <140-159 < 90-99




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