ABCP Board Exam Practice || 100% Correct Answers.
The advantage of continuous warm blood cardioplegia is:
A: increased oxygen delivery
B: significantly decreased myocardial oxygen tension
C: a shift of the oxygen dissociation curve to the left
D: lower myocardial oxygen consumption correct answers A
IABP augmentation is contraindicated in patients with:
A: prosthetic aortic valves
B: aortic insufficiency
C: VSDs
D: peripheral atherosclerosis correct answers B
When using a roller pump. aortic dissection caused by the aortic cannula may be detected by:
A: elevated venous return
B: elevated arterial line pressure
C: elevated left radial artery pressure
D: increased venous saturation correct answers B
The most significant advantage of VV ECMO over VA ECMO is:
A: improved cardiac support
B: unaffected pulmonary hemodynamics
C: superior arterial oxygenation
D: reduced pulmonary blood flow correct answers B
When compared to true membranes, hydrophobic microporous membrane oxygenators may
exhibit which of the following characteristics:
A: increased oxygen transfer
B: fluid passage to the gas compartment
C: decreased CO2 transfer
D: reduced surface boundary layer correct answers B
Polyvinly Chloride tubing in the roller pump usually deteriorates by:
A: crumbling away from the outside
B: crumbling away from the inside
C: cracking and breaking from the outer edge in
D: cracking or breaking from the inner edge out correct answers C
Activated Factor X is the first step in which of the following coagulation stages?
,A: intrinsic pathway
B: common pathway
C: waterfall sequence
D: extrinsic pathway correct answers B
Under normal physiologic conditions, which organ has the lowest oxygen consumption per unit
weight?
A: brain
B: kidney
C: lungs
D: liver correct answers B
The release of norepinephrine by the nerve impulses causes interaction with:
A: alpha receptors
B: beta receptors
C: baroreceptors
D: chemoreceptors correct answers A
In a patient with a chronic hypoxic condition, the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve is shifted to
the right by:
A: the Haldane effect
B: increased 2,3 DPG levels
C: the Bohr effect
D: increased ADP correct answers B
The use of Citrate Phosphate Dextrose (CPD-A) in blood in the perfusate affects which
parameters?
A: potassium
B: ionized calcium
C: total carbon dioxide
D: blood sugar correct answers B
Dexamethasone is a potent, synthetic:
A: curarizing agent
B: anti-arrhythmic
C: adrenocortical steroid
D: beta blocker correct answers C
Deferoxamine (desferrioxamine) administered in large doses is a(n):
,A: diuretic
B: calcium channel blocker
C: antiarrhythmic agent
D: hydroxyl radical scavenger correct answers D
Iloprost is an analog of:
A: IgA
B: aprotinin
C: prostacyclin
D: thromboxane correct answers C
With normal renal function, the half-life of Cephalexin is:
A: 1 hour
B: 3 hours
C: 6 hours
D: 12 hours correct answers A
Treatment for blood transfusion reaction should include which modalities?
A: administration of Benzodiazepine, nitroprusside, and hydroxyethyl starch solution
B: administration of platelets, FFP, and Cryo
C: administration of steroids, diuretics, and heparin
D: administration of vasopressors, antibiotics, and Cryo correct answers C
The treatment for an antithrombin III deficiency is:
A: FFP
B: packed red cells
C: cryoprecipitate
D: platelet concentrate correct answers A
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding carboxyhemoglobin (HbCO)?
A: Increased concentration of HbCO will shift the oxygen dissociation curve to the left
B: CO will bind the molecular site of hemoglobin more firmly than oxygen to the tissues
C: Increased amount of CO in the bloodstream will result in decreased release of oxygen to the
tissues
D: HbCO, unlike oxygen, dissociates with difficulty correct answers D
The major branches of the left coronary artery are:
A: the anterior descending and posterior descending
B: the marginal branch and the circumflex branch
C: The circumflex branch and the anterior descending branch
, D: the marginal branch and the anterior descending branch correct answers C
During congenital intracardiac surgery, excessive venous blood draining into the right atrium
may indicate the presence of a/an:
A: patent ductus arteriosus
B: patent foramen ovale
C: persistent left SVC
D: anomalous pulmonary venous return correct answers C
Nutrients and waste products from the body are transported to and from tissues by the
__________________ system correct answers Circulatory
The superior border of the heart lies just below the: correct answers Second Rib
Most of the LV lies ___________ to the RV: correct answers Posterior
What two portions of the heart make up the majority of an anterior view of the heart? correct
answers RA and RV
Endothelial tissues possess a ____________ charge. correct answers Slightly Negative
The endocardium is made up of ______________ cells which come into contact with the blood.
correct answers Endothelial
The oval, depressed, thinned-out area on the adult interatrial septal wall is called the
_________________________. correct answers Fossa ovalis
Pressure gradients force the flap of the foramen ovale open allowing most of the blood shunt
from __________ to __________ across the atria. correct answers Right to Left
In fetal circulation, blood is propelled through the foramen ovale due to: correct answers
Deflated lungs and high RA pressure
Heart valve leaflets are made of:
A: dense connective tissue and epicardium
B: dense connective tissue and endocardium
C: loose connective tissue and endocardium
D: loose connective tissue and epicardium correct answers B
Chordae tendineae attach to: correct answers Valve leaflets and papillary muscles
The sinoatrial node is located near: correct answers The SVC
What are the names of the aortic valve cusps? correct answers Right coronary cusp
The advantage of continuous warm blood cardioplegia is:
A: increased oxygen delivery
B: significantly decreased myocardial oxygen tension
C: a shift of the oxygen dissociation curve to the left
D: lower myocardial oxygen consumption correct answers A
IABP augmentation is contraindicated in patients with:
A: prosthetic aortic valves
B: aortic insufficiency
C: VSDs
D: peripheral atherosclerosis correct answers B
When using a roller pump. aortic dissection caused by the aortic cannula may be detected by:
A: elevated venous return
B: elevated arterial line pressure
C: elevated left radial artery pressure
D: increased venous saturation correct answers B
The most significant advantage of VV ECMO over VA ECMO is:
A: improved cardiac support
B: unaffected pulmonary hemodynamics
C: superior arterial oxygenation
D: reduced pulmonary blood flow correct answers B
When compared to true membranes, hydrophobic microporous membrane oxygenators may
exhibit which of the following characteristics:
A: increased oxygen transfer
B: fluid passage to the gas compartment
C: decreased CO2 transfer
D: reduced surface boundary layer correct answers B
Polyvinly Chloride tubing in the roller pump usually deteriorates by:
A: crumbling away from the outside
B: crumbling away from the inside
C: cracking and breaking from the outer edge in
D: cracking or breaking from the inner edge out correct answers C
Activated Factor X is the first step in which of the following coagulation stages?
,A: intrinsic pathway
B: common pathway
C: waterfall sequence
D: extrinsic pathway correct answers B
Under normal physiologic conditions, which organ has the lowest oxygen consumption per unit
weight?
A: brain
B: kidney
C: lungs
D: liver correct answers B
The release of norepinephrine by the nerve impulses causes interaction with:
A: alpha receptors
B: beta receptors
C: baroreceptors
D: chemoreceptors correct answers A
In a patient with a chronic hypoxic condition, the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve is shifted to
the right by:
A: the Haldane effect
B: increased 2,3 DPG levels
C: the Bohr effect
D: increased ADP correct answers B
The use of Citrate Phosphate Dextrose (CPD-A) in blood in the perfusate affects which
parameters?
A: potassium
B: ionized calcium
C: total carbon dioxide
D: blood sugar correct answers B
Dexamethasone is a potent, synthetic:
A: curarizing agent
B: anti-arrhythmic
C: adrenocortical steroid
D: beta blocker correct answers C
Deferoxamine (desferrioxamine) administered in large doses is a(n):
,A: diuretic
B: calcium channel blocker
C: antiarrhythmic agent
D: hydroxyl radical scavenger correct answers D
Iloprost is an analog of:
A: IgA
B: aprotinin
C: prostacyclin
D: thromboxane correct answers C
With normal renal function, the half-life of Cephalexin is:
A: 1 hour
B: 3 hours
C: 6 hours
D: 12 hours correct answers A
Treatment for blood transfusion reaction should include which modalities?
A: administration of Benzodiazepine, nitroprusside, and hydroxyethyl starch solution
B: administration of platelets, FFP, and Cryo
C: administration of steroids, diuretics, and heparin
D: administration of vasopressors, antibiotics, and Cryo correct answers C
The treatment for an antithrombin III deficiency is:
A: FFP
B: packed red cells
C: cryoprecipitate
D: platelet concentrate correct answers A
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding carboxyhemoglobin (HbCO)?
A: Increased concentration of HbCO will shift the oxygen dissociation curve to the left
B: CO will bind the molecular site of hemoglobin more firmly than oxygen to the tissues
C: Increased amount of CO in the bloodstream will result in decreased release of oxygen to the
tissues
D: HbCO, unlike oxygen, dissociates with difficulty correct answers D
The major branches of the left coronary artery are:
A: the anterior descending and posterior descending
B: the marginal branch and the circumflex branch
C: The circumflex branch and the anterior descending branch
, D: the marginal branch and the anterior descending branch correct answers C
During congenital intracardiac surgery, excessive venous blood draining into the right atrium
may indicate the presence of a/an:
A: patent ductus arteriosus
B: patent foramen ovale
C: persistent left SVC
D: anomalous pulmonary venous return correct answers C
Nutrients and waste products from the body are transported to and from tissues by the
__________________ system correct answers Circulatory
The superior border of the heart lies just below the: correct answers Second Rib
Most of the LV lies ___________ to the RV: correct answers Posterior
What two portions of the heart make up the majority of an anterior view of the heart? correct
answers RA and RV
Endothelial tissues possess a ____________ charge. correct answers Slightly Negative
The endocardium is made up of ______________ cells which come into contact with the blood.
correct answers Endothelial
The oval, depressed, thinned-out area on the adult interatrial septal wall is called the
_________________________. correct answers Fossa ovalis
Pressure gradients force the flap of the foramen ovale open allowing most of the blood shunt
from __________ to __________ across the atria. correct answers Right to Left
In fetal circulation, blood is propelled through the foramen ovale due to: correct answers
Deflated lungs and high RA pressure
Heart valve leaflets are made of:
A: dense connective tissue and epicardium
B: dense connective tissue and endocardium
C: loose connective tissue and endocardium
D: loose connective tissue and epicardium correct answers B
Chordae tendineae attach to: correct answers Valve leaflets and papillary muscles
The sinoatrial node is located near: correct answers The SVC
What are the names of the aortic valve cusps? correct answers Right coronary cusp
