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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
None ofthe above ✔Correct Answer-Towards you
A dilated aortic root measurement is :
Greater than 35 mm
Less than 35 mm
Greater than 45 mm
Less than 45 mm ✔Correct Answer-Greater than 35 mm
The most common cause of mitral stenosis is ✔Correct Answer-Rheumatic heart disease
A sterile package is considered unsterile : ✔Correct Answer-1 inch from the edge of all four sides
What is the muscular band in the apex of the right ventricle ? ✔Correct Answer-Moderator band