Free CV-BC™ Practice Test Questions

Which laboratory value requires routine monitoring in patients taking ACE inhibitors?

When conducting initial nursing assessment for a patient with newly diagnosed coronary artery disease, which intervention best demonstrates evidence-based nursing practice?

During pre-procedure preparation, a patient scheduled for cardiac catheterization expresses confusion about the procedure's potential complications that were discussed during the consent process. Which nursing response best demonstrates ethical practice?

A patient diagnosed with heart failure tells the nurse, 'I'm working on changing how I live my daily life to deal with this condition.' Based on this statement, which assessment approach should the nurse emphasize?

A public health nurse is developing a heart disease prevention initiative for a metropolitan area. Which intervention strategy most effectively demonstrates an ecological approach to cardiovascular health promotion?

Which characteristic differentiates the Health Promotion Model from the Health Belief Model?

A patient newly diagnosed with heart failure repeatedly states, 'I feel fine, there must be some mistake.' Which theoretical framework most appropriately guides nursing interventions for this patient?

When evaluating a patient for suspected infective endocarditis, which echocardiographic approach offers the best capability for identifying cardiac vegetations?

A patient presents with lifestyle-limiting leg pain during walking and has concurrent diabetes mellitus, inadequate distal vessel outflow, and a 22-mm length arterial blockage. Which factor most strongly contradicts performing percutaneous transluminal angioplasty?

A patient diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease exhibits reduced sensation in both lower extremities and shows weakened pedal pulses during physical assessment. What foot care measure should receive highest priority when educating this patient?

A patient scheduled for coronary artery bypass graft surgery asks the nurse to explain what types of blood vessels are commonly used as grafts. Which information should the nurse include in patient education?

Patient education about ACE inhibitor therapy should emphasize calling emergency services immediately for

During a routine health screening, a 45-year-old patient presents with a blood pressure measurement of 148/94 mmHg. What represents the most appropriate next step according to current evidence-based hypertension diagnostic standards?

The osmotic force that draws fluid from the interstitial space into blood vessels is created by:

A diabetic patient receiving metoprolol therapy presents with fatigue and dizziness. When evaluating for possible hypoglycemia, which clinical finding would provide the most dependable assessment data?