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Common Diseases and Disorders of the Cardiovascular System Answers

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Select all that apply. An echocardiogram technician

A
uses sound waves to image the heart.
B
is a medical doctor.
C
performs surgery.
D
uses specialized equipment.
E
deals with catherization problems.
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Which are required to practice as a cardiology registered nurse (RN)? Select all that apply.

A
a two-year degree
B
passing a licensure exam
C
specialized training in cardiology
D
medical degree
E
fellowship
7

Which career involves performing stress tests?

A
licensed practical nurse
B
cardiovascular technician
C
echocardiogram technician
D
cardiac perfusionist
15

What is necessary to maintain a license once it has been obtained?

A
multiple certifications
B
continuing education courses
C
specialized training
D
teaching experience
16

What function do cardiology nurses perform?

A
catheterizations
B
assisting cardiologists
C
echocardiography
D
cardiac perfusions
17

When do people who would like to become cardiologists first learn to become medical doctors?

A
during medical school
B
during internship and residency
C
while taking college courses
D
before becoming certified
19

Which of these actions give cardiology specialists a chance to gain practical experience in their specialty? Select allthat apply.

A
attending high school
B
attending college
C
completing internships
D
participating in residencies
E
taking a certification exam
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Which is a requirement for a person who wants to be a cardiology nurse?

A
2,000 hours of practical experience in the cardiovascular field
B
pass the certification exam for cardiac nurses
C
pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)
D
30 hours of continuing education classes
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Which is an imaging technique that provides pictures of blood vessels in the body?

A
echocardiogram
B
vascular ultrasound
C
stress test
D
cardiac bypass
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The National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) must be taken and passed for which cardiology career?

A
cardiac perfusionist
B
cardiology technician
C
cardiologist
D
cardiology nurse

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