CCI Mock Registry| 205 questions| with complete
solutions
The standard depth of chest compression on an Adult in BLS CPR Correct Answer: 1 1/2 to 2
inches
The cursor for obtaining an M mode of the left ventricle is placed where ? Correct Answer: At
the tip of the papillary muscle
What occurs during the holding phase of the Val Salva maneuver ? Correct Answer: Decrease in
venous return
A patient presents to the echo lab with the following symptoms : fever, night sweats, chills and a
new onset murmur. The patient had dental work performed 3 weeks ago. When scanning what
would you look for ? Correct Answer: Vegetations on the valves
The effects of dobutamine include: Correct Answer: Increased HR and increased contractility
The coronary arteries arise from the .....? Correct Answer: Sinus of Valsalva
A Grade IV holosystolic blowing murmur best heard at the apex describes ??? Correct Answer:
Mitral regurgitation
Systolic anterior motion of the mitral valve is seen in which disease states ?
DCM
MI
HOCM
MS Correct Answer: HOCM
IN a DDD pacemaker, which chamber(s) are sensed
Atium
Ventricle
Both Atrium and Ventricle
None of the above Correct Answer: Both Atrium and Ventricle
What is the maxium pressure gradiant of the aortic valve for a 4m/sec aortic velocity ? Correct
Answer: 64 mmHg
The first heart sound correlates with what ? Correct Answer: Mitral and Tricuspid valve closure
Where is the transducer placed and indicator marker direction for a PLA view. Correct Answer:
4th LIS with maker pointing at right shoulder
,How many cusps are seen on an M mode taken of the pulmonic valve. Correct Answer: 1 cusp
How many pounds of pressure should be placed on a patient when defibrillating? Correct
Answer: 25 lbs
What is the most important factor in the doppler equation ? Correct Answer: Cosine of the angle
The antidote for morphine sulfate is what? Correct Answer: Narcan
Place in increasing order of speed: Bone, Air Soft Tissue Correct Answer: Air, soft tissue, bone
A pericardial effusion seen 4 weeks post MI is known as ????? Correct Answer: Dresslers
Syndrom
A myxoma is commonly found in this chamber of the heart. Correct Answer: LA and is
normally pedunculated, ( attached by a stalk)
A pt is brought to the stress lab to have a exercise treadmill test. During the final stage of the
Bruce protocol the Pt begins to experience chest pain. The EKG shows ST segment depression of
3mm. You should...?
Continue the test untill target HR is achieved
Stop the test
Call a code
Do nothing Correct Answer: Stop the test
What frequency transducer is used for adult echo imaging ?
5 MHz
7.5 MHz
2.5 MHz
10 MHz Correct Answer: 2.5 MHz
The innermost lining of the heart muscle is called ?? Correct Answer: Endocardium
The most common area for an atrial septal defect is ? Correct Answer: Foraman ovale/ Septum
secundum area
The pressure half time of the MV is 280 msec. What is the MVA ? Correct Answer: .79cm^2
, MVA=220/280 = .79
When transporting a patient on a stretcher you should ...?
Push the pt head first
It doesn't matter which way you push them
Never lock the stretcher
Push the pt feet first Correct Answer: Push the pt feet first
What equation is used to obtain an aortic valve area ? Correct Answer: Continuity Equation
A cause of Dilated Cardiomyopathy is ?
V Tach
Alcohol
Exercise
Stimulants Correct Answer: Alcohol is a common secondary cause of DCM
Then Pressure gradient obtained from echocardiography is a (n) Correct Answer: Instantaneous
pressure gradiant
The aortic and pulmonic valves are called :
Unipolor
Bicuspid
Atrioventricular Valves
Semilunar Valves Correct Answer: Semilunar Valves
Pulsus Paradoxusis associated with ? Correct Answer: Cardiac Tamponade
What type of abnormality is associated with an Austin Flint murmur? Correct Answer: AI:
Aortic Insuficiancy
The DE excursion on the M Mode of the mitral valve correlates with: Correct Answer: Rapid
filling of the ventricles.
A normal aortic valve velocity is what? Correct Answer: .9 to 1.7 m/sec
The most common secondary 2D findings associated with aortic stenosis is Correct Answer:
LVH
When opening a sterile package , the last flap should be opened
Towards you
Away from you
It doesent matter
solutions
The standard depth of chest compression on an Adult in BLS CPR Correct Answer: 1 1/2 to 2
inches
The cursor for obtaining an M mode of the left ventricle is placed where ? Correct Answer: At
the tip of the papillary muscle
What occurs during the holding phase of the Val Salva maneuver ? Correct Answer: Decrease in
venous return
A patient presents to the echo lab with the following symptoms : fever, night sweats, chills and a
new onset murmur. The patient had dental work performed 3 weeks ago. When scanning what
would you look for ? Correct Answer: Vegetations on the valves
The effects of dobutamine include: Correct Answer: Increased HR and increased contractility
The coronary arteries arise from the .....? Correct Answer: Sinus of Valsalva
A Grade IV holosystolic blowing murmur best heard at the apex describes ??? Correct Answer:
Mitral regurgitation
Systolic anterior motion of the mitral valve is seen in which disease states ?
DCM
MI
HOCM
MS Correct Answer: HOCM
IN a DDD pacemaker, which chamber(s) are sensed
Atium
Ventricle
Both Atrium and Ventricle
None of the above Correct Answer: Both Atrium and Ventricle
What is the maxium pressure gradiant of the aortic valve for a 4m/sec aortic velocity ? Correct
Answer: 64 mmHg
The first heart sound correlates with what ? Correct Answer: Mitral and Tricuspid valve closure
Where is the transducer placed and indicator marker direction for a PLA view. Correct Answer:
4th LIS with maker pointing at right shoulder
,How many cusps are seen on an M mode taken of the pulmonic valve. Correct Answer: 1 cusp
How many pounds of pressure should be placed on a patient when defibrillating? Correct
Answer: 25 lbs
What is the most important factor in the doppler equation ? Correct Answer: Cosine of the angle
The antidote for morphine sulfate is what? Correct Answer: Narcan
Place in increasing order of speed: Bone, Air Soft Tissue Correct Answer: Air, soft tissue, bone
A pericardial effusion seen 4 weeks post MI is known as ????? Correct Answer: Dresslers
Syndrom
A myxoma is commonly found in this chamber of the heart. Correct Answer: LA and is
normally pedunculated, ( attached by a stalk)
A pt is brought to the stress lab to have a exercise treadmill test. During the final stage of the
Bruce protocol the Pt begins to experience chest pain. The EKG shows ST segment depression of
3mm. You should...?
Continue the test untill target HR is achieved
Stop the test
Call a code
Do nothing Correct Answer: Stop the test
What frequency transducer is used for adult echo imaging ?
5 MHz
7.5 MHz
2.5 MHz
10 MHz Correct Answer: 2.5 MHz
The innermost lining of the heart muscle is called ?? Correct Answer: Endocardium
The most common area for an atrial septal defect is ? Correct Answer: Foraman ovale/ Septum
secundum area
The pressure half time of the MV is 280 msec. What is the MVA ? Correct Answer: .79cm^2
, MVA=220/280 = .79
When transporting a patient on a stretcher you should ...?
Push the pt head first
It doesn't matter which way you push them
Never lock the stretcher
Push the pt feet first Correct Answer: Push the pt feet first
What equation is used to obtain an aortic valve area ? Correct Answer: Continuity Equation
A cause of Dilated Cardiomyopathy is ?
V Tach
Alcohol
Exercise
Stimulants Correct Answer: Alcohol is a common secondary cause of DCM
Then Pressure gradient obtained from echocardiography is a (n) Correct Answer: Instantaneous
pressure gradiant
The aortic and pulmonic valves are called :
Unipolor
Bicuspid
Atrioventricular Valves
Semilunar Valves Correct Answer: Semilunar Valves
Pulsus Paradoxusis associated with ? Correct Answer: Cardiac Tamponade
What type of abnormality is associated with an Austin Flint murmur? Correct Answer: AI:
Aortic Insuficiancy
The DE excursion on the M Mode of the mitral valve correlates with: Correct Answer: Rapid
filling of the ventricles.
A normal aortic valve velocity is what? Correct Answer: .9 to 1.7 m/sec
The most common secondary 2D findings associated with aortic stenosis is Correct Answer:
LVH
When opening a sterile package , the last flap should be opened
Towards you
Away from you
It doesent matter
