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Suffolk County Community College: Cardiac Exam Practice Questions (Answer at the end) Fall 2025

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Cardiac Exam Practice Questions
1. After a cardiac catheterization, which of the following is a priority nursing intervention?
A. Encourage ambulation immediately
B. Monitor peripheral pulses and insertion site
C. Elevate the head of bed to 90 degrees
D. Administer thrombolytics

2. Which lab value indicates myocardial injury?
A. Troponin T 0.08
B. Troponin I 0.05
C. CK-MB 0%
D. Cholesterol 190

3. Which lipid level is considered protective against heart disease?
A. HDL 70
B. LDL 140
C. Triglycerides 200
D. Cholesterol 220

4. A patient on heparin has a PTT of 75 seconds. This indicates:
A. Therapeutic level
B. Risk for bleeding
C. Normal finding
D. Subtherapeutic level

5. Which finding suggests volume overload with a high CVP?
A. Weight loss
B. Crackles in lungs
C. Hypotension
D. Dehydration

6. Which condition is indicated by ST elevation and positive troponins?
A. Unstable angina
B. NSTEMI
C. STEMI
D. Stable angina

7. Which mnemonic represents treatment for unstable angina and MI?
A. ABCD
B. MONA
C. SWELL
D. PRESS ON

8. Which symptom is most concerning for pulmonary edema?
A. Bradycardia
B. Productive cough with pink frothy sputum
C. Syncope
D. Jugular vein distention

9. Which medication class ends with 'lol'?




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