PEDIATRIC ECHO BOARD REVIEW UPDATED ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
normal pressures in heart
ANSWER
- RA: 0-8
-RV: 4-25
-PA: 9-25
-LA: 2-12
-LV: 9-130
-Aorta: 70-130
Question 2.
Which of the following genetic CT disorder results in accelerated atherosclerotic dz?
a. Ehlers Danlos
b. Marfan
c. Pseudoxanthoma elasticum
d. all of above
ANSWER
c. pseudoxanthoma elastic
,Question 3.
AV canal type with free floating bridging leaflet with attachments to papillary muscles in both LV and
RV, no septal attachments?
ANSWER
Type C
Question 4.
The type of trunks arteriosus where the MPA with its bifurcation arising from the left lateral aspect of
the truncal artery is:
a. type I
b. type II
c. type III
d. type IV
ANSWER
a. type I
Question 5.
Which aortic dissection classification best fits "involving both the ascending aorta and arch"?
ANSWER
DeBakey type I
,Question 6.
Friedriech's ataxia is associated with what CM?
ANSWER
HCM
Question 7.
SV calculation
ANSWER
SV= CSA x VTI
Question 8.
T/F: Cor triatriatum can communicate with LA or RA
ANSWER
True
Question 9.
With end-stage sarcoidosis, one would expect to find what echo findings?
ANSWER
LV with RWMAs, restrictive physiology, PHTN
Question 10.
In a fetus, which chamber or vessel would have the highest oxygen saturation?
ANSWER
IVC (umbilical vein)
Question 11.
A type B interrupted aortic arch is reported. This is an obstruction located:
a. at the area of the Dao and left subclavian artery b. between the LCCA and left subclavian artery
c. between the right inomminate and LCCA
d. at the level of the sinus of valsalva
ANSWER
b. between the LCCA and left subclavian artery
, Question 12.
To view the LAD from the PA what direction do you angle
ANSWER
Inferior
Question 13.
Cor triatriatum sinister
ANSWER
LA divided into posterior chamber that receives pulmonary veins and anterior chamber that
communicates with MV
Question 14.
The type of Doppler that require 2 crystals is:
a. phased wave
b. high pulse repetition frequency
c. continuous wave
d. color flow
ANSWER
c. continuous wave
Question 15.
A normal aortic arch is comprised of which embryological arches?
ANSWER
4, 6
Question 16.
of the following tumors, which is most rare in children?
a. fibroma
b. rhabdomyoma
c. teratoma
d. myxoma
ANSWER
d. myxoma
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
normal pressures in heart
ANSWER
- RA: 0-8
-RV: 4-25
-PA: 9-25
-LA: 2-12
-LV: 9-130
-Aorta: 70-130
Question 2.
Which of the following genetic CT disorder results in accelerated atherosclerotic dz?
a. Ehlers Danlos
b. Marfan
c. Pseudoxanthoma elasticum
d. all of above
ANSWER
c. pseudoxanthoma elastic
,Question 3.
AV canal type with free floating bridging leaflet with attachments to papillary muscles in both LV and
RV, no septal attachments?
ANSWER
Type C
Question 4.
The type of trunks arteriosus where the MPA with its bifurcation arising from the left lateral aspect of
the truncal artery is:
a. type I
b. type II
c. type III
d. type IV
ANSWER
a. type I
Question 5.
Which aortic dissection classification best fits "involving both the ascending aorta and arch"?
ANSWER
DeBakey type I
,Question 6.
Friedriech's ataxia is associated with what CM?
ANSWER
HCM
Question 7.
SV calculation
ANSWER
SV= CSA x VTI
Question 8.
T/F: Cor triatriatum can communicate with LA or RA
ANSWER
True
Question 9.
With end-stage sarcoidosis, one would expect to find what echo findings?
ANSWER
LV with RWMAs, restrictive physiology, PHTN
Question 10.
In a fetus, which chamber or vessel would have the highest oxygen saturation?
ANSWER
IVC (umbilical vein)
Question 11.
A type B interrupted aortic arch is reported. This is an obstruction located:
a. at the area of the Dao and left subclavian artery b. between the LCCA and left subclavian artery
c. between the right inomminate and LCCA
d. at the level of the sinus of valsalva
ANSWER
b. between the LCCA and left subclavian artery
, Question 12.
To view the LAD from the PA what direction do you angle
ANSWER
Inferior
Question 13.
Cor triatriatum sinister
ANSWER
LA divided into posterior chamber that receives pulmonary veins and anterior chamber that
communicates with MV
Question 14.
The type of Doppler that require 2 crystals is:
a. phased wave
b. high pulse repetition frequency
c. continuous wave
d. color flow
ANSWER
c. continuous wave
Question 15.
A normal aortic arch is comprised of which embryological arches?
ANSWER
4, 6
Question 16.
of the following tumors, which is most rare in children?
a. fibroma
b. rhabdomyoma
c. teratoma
d. myxoma
ANSWER
d. myxoma
