CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM I NUR 453 ROLE TRANSITION
EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | STUDY GUIDE &
PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
1 of 150
Definition
Most common type; heart ejects less than 40% of the blood in the left
ventricle (normal is 70%) and reduced cardiac output leads to heart
failure
Give this one a go later!
Hypertrophic obstructive
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
cardiomyopathy (hocm)
Restrictive or constrictive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
cardiomyopathy (rcm) (HCM)
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, 2 of 150
Definition
• Monitor vital signs
• Obtain information regarding back or abdominal pain
• Question the client regarding the sensation of palpation in the
abdomen
• Inspect the skin for the presence of vascular disease or breakdown
• Check peripheral circulation, including pulses, temperature, and color.
• Observe for signs of rupture.
• Note any tenderness over the abdomen.
• Monitor for abdominal distention.
Give this one a go later!
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Aortic Aneurysm Nursing
Assessment Intervention
Valvular Heart Disease Repair Coronary Artery Disease meds +
Procedures postop considerations
Don't know?
, 3 of 150
Definition
• CXR
• Serum Lipids
- takes months to correct
• Homocysteine
- (inflammatory marker- b12 (all vit Bs) and folate break this down , we
want the level low , the higher it is the worse the condition is
• Highly sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP)
• Electrolytes (Next Class)
• CBC
- white blood cells tend to increase
• Coagulation Studies (PT, PTT, INR)
Give this one a go later!
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
Cardiac Catheterization/ Angiogram
treatment
Other Diagnostic tests / labs Pericarditis nursing interventions
, Don't know?
4 of 150
Definition
an oxygen-binding protein found in cardiac and skeletal muscle.
The level rises within 2 hours after cell death, with a rapid decline in the
level after 7 hours; however, it is not cardiac specific.
Give this one a go later!
Transferrin Myoglobin
Ferritin Troponin I
Don't know?
5 of 150
Definition
• Teach MUST inform to all their healthcare providers
• Should take antibiotics prophylactically prior to having dental work
and GU, GI invasive procedures.
• Generally, they are given Amoxicillin or
Clindamycin 1 hr before the procedure and again after the procedure
EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | STUDY GUIDE &
PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
1 of 150
Definition
Most common type; heart ejects less than 40% of the blood in the left
ventricle (normal is 70%) and reduced cardiac output leads to heart
failure
Give this one a go later!
Hypertrophic obstructive
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
cardiomyopathy (hocm)
Restrictive or constrictive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
cardiomyopathy (rcm) (HCM)
Don't know?
, 2 of 150
Definition
• Monitor vital signs
• Obtain information regarding back or abdominal pain
• Question the client regarding the sensation of palpation in the
abdomen
• Inspect the skin for the presence of vascular disease or breakdown
• Check peripheral circulation, including pulses, temperature, and color.
• Observe for signs of rupture.
• Note any tenderness over the abdomen.
• Monitor for abdominal distention.
Give this one a go later!
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Aortic Aneurysm Nursing
Assessment Intervention
Valvular Heart Disease Repair Coronary Artery Disease meds +
Procedures postop considerations
Don't know?
, 3 of 150
Definition
• CXR
• Serum Lipids
- takes months to correct
• Homocysteine
- (inflammatory marker- b12 (all vit Bs) and folate break this down , we
want the level low , the higher it is the worse the condition is
• Highly sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP)
• Electrolytes (Next Class)
• CBC
- white blood cells tend to increase
• Coagulation Studies (PT, PTT, INR)
Give this one a go later!
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
Cardiac Catheterization/ Angiogram
treatment
Other Diagnostic tests / labs Pericarditis nursing interventions
, Don't know?
4 of 150
Definition
an oxygen-binding protein found in cardiac and skeletal muscle.
The level rises within 2 hours after cell death, with a rapid decline in the
level after 7 hours; however, it is not cardiac specific.
Give this one a go later!
Transferrin Myoglobin
Ferritin Troponin I
Don't know?
5 of 150
Definition
• Teach MUST inform to all their healthcare providers
• Should take antibiotics prophylactically prior to having dental work
and GU, GI invasive procedures.
• Generally, they are given Amoxicillin or
Clindamycin 1 hr before the procedure and again after the procedure
