Question 1

Which diagnostic method provides the MOST extensive details regarding valvular disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiac catheterization 
B)  CT scanning 
C)  electromyography 
D)  MRI scanning 
A)  cardiac catheterization 
B)  CT scanning 
C)  electromyography 
D)  MRI scanning

Question 2

Which artery accounts for approximately 50% of occlusive coronary lesions?

Accepted Answer

A)  circumflex branch 
B)  left anterior descending 
C)  mammary 
D)  right coronary 
A)  circumflex branch 
B)  left anterior descending 
C)  mammary 
D)  right coronary

Question 3

What is the name of the area between the visceral and parietal pleura that contains serous fluid to prevent friction?

Accepted Answer

A)  hilum 
B)  mediastinum 
C)  pleural space 
D)  pericardial window 
A)  hilum 
B)  mediastinum 
C)  pleural space 
D)  pericardial window

Question 4

Which of the following is a crushing clamp with sharp spikes in the jaw used on the bronchus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bailey 
B)  Doyen 
C)  Mixter 
D)  Sarot 
A)  Bailey 
B)  Doyen 
C)  Mixter 
D)  Sarot

Question 5

Which statement regarding the anatomical placement of the heart is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is positioned exactly midline in the thoracic cavity. 
B)  It is positioned in the thoracic cavity with nearly its entirety on the left side. 
C)  It is positioned in the mediastinum with approximately 2/3 of the heart on the left side. 
D)  It is positioned in the mediastinum with approximately 2/3 of the heart on the right side. 
A)  It is positioned exactly midline in the thoracic cavity. 
B)  It is positioned in the thoracic cavity with nearly its entirety on the left side. 
C)  It is positioned in the mediastinum with approximately 2/3 of the heart on the left side. 
D)  It is positioned in the mediastinum with approximately 2/3 of the heart on the right side.

Question 6

What is the general term for incurable diseases of the heart for which the only treatment would be heart transplantation?

Accepted Answer

A)  atherosclerosis 
B)  arrhythmias 
C)  cardioplegia 
D)  cardiomyopathies 
A)  atherosclerosis 
B)  arrhythmias 
C)  cardioplegia 
D)  cardiomyopathies

Question 7

Match each term below with its description.
-Chaotic and disorganized stimulation of the ventricle, making it unable to effectively pump blood

Accepted Answer

A) Asystole 
B) Electrocardiograph 
C) Perfusion 
D) Ventricular fibrillation 
E) Bradycardia
F)Heart block
G)Echocardiography
H)Ventricular tachycardia
I)Atrial fibrillation
J)Ejection fraction 
A) Asystole 
B) Electrocardiograph 
C) Perfusion 
D) Ventricular fibrillation 
E) Bradycardia
F)Heart block
G)Echocardiography
H)Ventricular tachycardia
I)Atrial fibrillation
J)Ejection fraction

Question 8

Match each term below with its description.
-Absence of a heartbeat; cardiac standstill

Accepted Answer

A) Asystole 
B) Electrocardiograph 
C) Perfusion 
D) Ventricular fibrillation 
E) Bradycardia
F)Heart block
G)Echocardiography
H)Ventricular tachycardia
I)Atrial fibrillation
J)Ejection fraction 
A) Asystole 
B) Electrocardiograph 
C) Perfusion 
D) Ventricular fibrillation 
E) Bradycardia
F)Heart block
G)Echocardiography
H)Ventricular tachycardia
I)Atrial fibrillation
J)Ejection fraction

Question 9

Which of the following regarding blood flow is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  right atrium, pulmonary vein, lungs, pulmonary artery, left ventricle 
B)  right ventricle, pulmonary vein, lungs, pulmonary artery, left atrium 
C)  right atrium, pulmonary artery, lungs, pulmonary vein, left ventricle 
D)  right ventricle, pulmonary artery, lungs, pulmonary vein, left atrium 
A)  right atrium, pulmonary vein, lungs, pulmonary artery, left ventricle 
B)  right ventricle, pulmonary vein, lungs, pulmonary artery, left atrium 
C)  right atrium, pulmonary artery, lungs, pulmonary vein, left ventricle 
D)  right ventricle, pulmonary artery, lungs, pulmonary vein, left atrium

Question 10

Which of the following is the main underlying pathogenic cause of coronary atherosclerosis and clinical manifestations?

Accepted Answer

A)  age 
B)  diet 
C)  ischemia 
D)  hypertension 
A)  age 
B)  diet 
C)  ischemia 
D)  hypertension

Question 11

Match each term below with its description.
-The function accomplished by the cardiopulmonary bypass machine

Accepted Answer

A) Asystole 
B) Electrocardiograph 
C) Perfusion 
D) Ventricular fibrillation 
E) Bradycardia
F)Heart block
G)Echocardiography
H)Ventricular tachycardia
I)Atrial fibrillation
J)Ejection fraction 
A) Asystole 
B) Electrocardiograph 
C) Perfusion 
D) Ventricular fibrillation 
E) Bradycardia
F)Heart block
G)Echocardiography
H)Ventricular tachycardia
I)Atrial fibrillation
J)Ejection fraction

Question 12

All of the following structures are found within the mediastinum EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  heart 
B)  thymus 
C)  esophagus 
D)  diaphragm 
A)  heart 
B)  thymus 
C)  esophagus 
D)  diaphragm

Question 13

Which one of the following is NOT one of the cardiac valves?

Accepted Answer

A)  aortic 
B)  mitral 
C)  septal 
D)  tricuspid 
A)  aortic 
B)  mitral 
C)  septal 
D)  tricuspid

Question 14

What is the thickest part of the heart?

Accepted Answer

A)  epicardium 
B)  endocardium 
C)  myocardium 
D)  pericardium 
A)  epicardium 
B)  endocardium 
C)  myocardium 
D)  pericardium

Question 15

Which suturing technique maintains the aortic and venous cannulae?

Accepted Answer

A)  figure of eight 
B)  purse-string 
C)  horizontal mattress 
D)  vertical mattress 
A)  figure of eight 
B)  purse-string 
C)  horizontal mattress 
D)  vertical mattress

Question 16

Which structure is considered the "pacemaker" of the heart?

Accepted Answer

A)  AV node 
B)  SA node 
C)  bundle of His 
D)  Purkinje fibers 
A)  AV node 
B)  SA node 
C)  bundle of His 
D)  Purkinje fibers

Question 17

Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping blood into the pulmonary artery?

Accepted Answer

A)  left atrium 
B)  right atrium 
C)  left ventricle 
D)  right ventricle 
A)  left atrium 
B)  right atrium 
C)  left ventricle 
D)  right ventricle

Question 18

What is the term for a localized stricture of the aorta found in a pediatric patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  coarctation 
B)  stenosis 
C)  prolapsed 
D)  arteriosis 
A)  coarctation 
B)  stenosis 
C)  prolapsed 
D)  arteriosis

Question 19

What is the average lifespan of biologic and mechanical heart valve replacements?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 5 years 
B)  5 to 10 years 
C)  10 to 15 years 
D)  indefinite 
A)  1 to 5 years 
B)  5 to 10 years 
C)  10 to 15 years 
D)  indefinite

Question 20

How many ribs are considered "true" ribs with direct connection to the sternum with costal cartilage?

Accepted Answer

A)  three 
B)  seven 
C)  nine 
D)  twelve 
A)  three 
B)  seven 
C)  nine 
D)  twelve

Exam 22: Cardiothoracic Surgery

Which diagnostic method provides the MOST extensive details regarding valvular disorders?

Which artery accounts for approximately 50% of occlusive coronary lesions?

What is the name of the area between the visceral and parietal pleura that contains serous fluid to prevent friction?

Which of the following is a crushing clamp with sharp spikes in the jaw used on the bronchus?

Which statement regarding the anatomical placement of the heart is CORRECT?

What is the general term for incurable diseases of the heart for which the only treatment would be heart transplantation?

Match each term below with its description. -Chaotic and disorganized stimulation of the ventricle, making it unable to effectively pump blood

Match each term below with its description. -Absence of a heartbeat; cardiac standstill

Which of the following regarding blood flow is correct?

Which of the following is the main underlying pathogenic cause of coronary atherosclerosis and clinical manifestations?

Match each term below with its description. -The function accomplished by the cardiopulmonary bypass machine

All of the following structures are found within the mediastinum EXCEPT:

Which one of the following is NOT one of the cardiac valves?

What is the thickest part of the heart?

Which suturing technique maintains the aortic and venous cannulae?

Which structure is considered the "pacemaker" of the heart?

Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping blood into the pulmonary artery?

What is the term for a localized stricture of the aorta found in a pediatric patient?

What is the average lifespan of biologic and mechanical heart valve replacements?

How many ribs are considered "true" ribs with direct connection to the sternum with costal cartilage?

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