CMC Exam Preparation
CMC Preparation and Resources
The AACN provides a list of recommended references to support candidates preparing for the Cardiac Medicine Certification (CMC) exam. These references include key textbooks and resources that offer valuable insights into cardiac care and critical care nursing.
At BoardCerts, we integrate the recommended resources and exam blueprint into the development of the CMC question bank, ensuring alignment with the core competencies required for cardiac medicine nursing. Our resources are designed to provide accurate, relevant, and rigorous practice to help candidates succeed in the CMC exam.
Key Concepts in the CMC Exam
Exam Categories: Percentage Distribution
CMC Blueprint and Focus Areas
| Area of Focus | Subtopics | Percent of Exam |
|---|---|---|
Cardiovascular Conditions |
| 23% |
Non-Cardiovascular Conditions |
| 23% |
Therapeutic Interventions |
| 39% |
Monitoring and Diagnostics |
| 16% |
Resources and References Used for Exam Item Validation
The BoardCerts CMC Question Bank is expertly crafted to align with the official exam blueprint, helping each individual concentrate on the most relevant topics for success.
Additionally, the exam candidate handbook provides a list of references used for item validation on the exam:
- 2020 Guidelines Update for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care, American Heart Association.
- Introduction to Basic Cardiac Dysrhythmias, Jones & Bartlett.
- Pathophysiology, Saunders/Elsevier.
- Manual of Perioperative Care in Adult Cardiac Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell.
- Acute and Chronic Wounds, Mosby/Elsevier.
- AACN Essentials of Critical-Care Nursing, McGraw-Hill.
- Vascular Medicine: A Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease, Elsevier.
- Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2020, Elsevier.
- Gahart's 2020 Intravenous Medications, Elsevier.
- 12-Lead EKG Confidence: A Step-By-Step Guide, Springer.
- Cardiac Surgery Essentials of Critical Care Nursing, Jones & Bartlett.
- The Clinical Practice of Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
- Cardiovascular Nursing Practice, Cardiovascular Nursing Education Associates.
- The 4 Stages of Heart Failure, Cardiotext.
- Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook, Saunders/Elsevier.
- Hemodynamic Monitoring: Evolving Technologies and Clinical Practice, Mosby/Elsevier.
- Mosby’s Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, Mosby/Elsevier.
- Introduction to Critical Care Nursing, Elsevier.
- Kern's Cardiac Catheterization Handbook, Elsevier.
- Critical Care Nursing: Diagnosis and Management, Elsevier.
- AACN Procedure Manual for High Acuity, Progressive, and Critical Care, Saunders/Elsevier.
BoardCerts Question Bank
The BoardCerts CMC question bank is meticulously designed to align with the official exam blueprint, to ensure that you focus on the most relevant material for success. Plus, you can earn continuing education hours while mastering the content.
