NUR 216 CARDIAC ASSESSMENT
Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
What is the primary objective of a cardiovascular assessment? - Correct answer-To
obtain and synthesize subjective cardiac assessment data and assess the precordium
and cardiac system using proper technique.
What are the four layers of the heart? - Correct answer-Endocardium,
Myocardium, Epicardium, Pericardium.
What are the two main phases of the cardiac cycle? - Correct answer-Diastole and
Systole.
What is the role of the Sinoatrial (SA) Node in the heart? - Correct answer-It acts
as the 'Pacemaker' of the heart, initiating electrical impulses.
What separates the atria from the ventricles in the heart? - Correct answer-
Atrioventricular valves (Mitral and Tricuspid).
What heart sound is associated with the closure of the semilunar valves? - Correct
answer-S2, also known as the 'dub' sound.
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, What does the S1 heart sound signify? - Correct answer-The closure of the AV
valves at the start of systole.
What is an S3 heart sound and when does it occur? - Correct answer-A 'Ventricular
Gallop' sound that occurs early in diastole, often heard in fluid overload conditions.
What is an S4 heart sound and when does it occur? - Correct answer-An 'Atrial
Gallop' sound that occurs at the end of diastole, indicating the atria contracting
against a resistant left ventricle.
What are heart murmurs and what causes them? - Correct answer-Swishing or
prolonged sounds caused by turbulent blood flow during the heart cycle.
What are the characteristics used to assess heart murmurs? - Correct answer-
Intensity, Timing, Quality, Pitch, and Configuration.
What is the significance of the ClickerCheck question regarding the left atria and
left ventricle? - Correct answer-The left atria pumps oxygenated blood to the left
ventricle, which then pumps it to the aorta.
What are common cardiac medications? - Correct answer-Beta blockers, statins,
nitrates, calcium channel blockers, and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors.
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Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
What is the primary objective of a cardiovascular assessment? - Correct answer-To
obtain and synthesize subjective cardiac assessment data and assess the precordium
and cardiac system using proper technique.
What are the four layers of the heart? - Correct answer-Endocardium,
Myocardium, Epicardium, Pericardium.
What are the two main phases of the cardiac cycle? - Correct answer-Diastole and
Systole.
What is the role of the Sinoatrial (SA) Node in the heart? - Correct answer-It acts
as the 'Pacemaker' of the heart, initiating electrical impulses.
What separates the atria from the ventricles in the heart? - Correct answer-
Atrioventricular valves (Mitral and Tricuspid).
What heart sound is associated with the closure of the semilunar valves? - Correct
answer-S2, also known as the 'dub' sound.
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, What does the S1 heart sound signify? - Correct answer-The closure of the AV
valves at the start of systole.
What is an S3 heart sound and when does it occur? - Correct answer-A 'Ventricular
Gallop' sound that occurs early in diastole, often heard in fluid overload conditions.
What is an S4 heart sound and when does it occur? - Correct answer-An 'Atrial
Gallop' sound that occurs at the end of diastole, indicating the atria contracting
against a resistant left ventricle.
What are heart murmurs and what causes them? - Correct answer-Swishing or
prolonged sounds caused by turbulent blood flow during the heart cycle.
What are the characteristics used to assess heart murmurs? - Correct answer-
Intensity, Timing, Quality, Pitch, and Configuration.
What is the significance of the ClickerCheck question regarding the left atria and
left ventricle? - Correct answer-The left atria pumps oxygenated blood to the left
ventricle, which then pumps it to the aorta.
What are common cardiac medications? - Correct answer-Beta blockers, statins,
nitrates, calcium channel blockers, and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors.
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