Question 1
On a 12-lead ECG, which finding is diagnostic of left bundle branch block (LBBB) that alters management of chest pain?
Correct Answer:
Wide QRS >120ms with broad monophasic R wave in V5-V6 and rS pattern in V1
Question 2
Which echocardiographic measurement is used to diagnose systolic heart failure and guide therapy initiation?
Correct Answer:
Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) less than 40% diagnoses HFrEF
Question 3
A troponin I level is drawn at presentation for chest pain, and a repeat level is ordered 3 hours later. What is the clinical purpose of serial troponin measurement?
Correct Answer:
To detect the rise and fall pattern consistent with myocardial injury when initial values may be negative in early infarction
Question 4
During cardiac catheterization, a hemodynamic finding of elevated pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP >18 mmHg) indicates which condition?
Correct Answer:
Left heart failure with elevated left atrial filling pressures
Question 5
Which finding on an ankle-brachial index (ABI) test is diagnostic of significant peripheral arterial disease?
Correct Answer:
ABI less than 0.90
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Prepare with the Cardiac-Vascular Nursing Board Certification (CV-BC) practice quiz. This question bank includes 30 questions covering cardiac, vascular, nursing, mechanism, and professional. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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