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Cardiovascular Core Knowledge
Description:
Our Cardiovascular Core Knowledge test measures your knowledge of the cardiovascular system and the diseases and treatments that affect the heart. Designed for all health care professionals, this test covers the following topics: Anatomy of the Heart, Cardio-related Terminology, Diseases, Emergencies, Physiology of the Heart, Tests, and Treatments. This test will verify an individual's knowledge of the concepts and subjects tested. The results of this test do not imply that the individual possesses the necessary skills to perform a specific procedure, nor treatment, nor is licensed, nor authorized, to practice any health care profession under any applicable laws.
Test Outline

Anatomy of the Heart
Arteries and Veins
Blood Flow
Chambers
Circulatory System
Congenital Formation and Defects
Valves & Muscles
Cardio Related Terminology
Common Terms
Specific to Cardiac Treatment
Suffixes and Prefixes
Vascular
Word Roots
Diseases
Acute and Subacute Cardiac Conditions
Common and Uncommon Cardiac Conditions
Risk Factors
Specific Related Medical Terms
Emergencies
Hypoxia
Shock
Signs and Symptoms
Treatment Modalities
Ventricular Fibrillation
Physiology of the Heart
Basic Pulmonary System
Cardiac Output
Conduction System
Pump Action
Stroke Volume
Valvular Function
Tests
Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure Abnormal and Normal Results
EKG Specific Terms
Invasive
Noninvasive
Treatments
CABG & PTCA
Diet and Exercise
Pharmacological