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EMT FISDAP CARDIOLOGY EXAM
QUESTION BANK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Question Bank (200 Questions)
- Section 1: Cardiac Anatomy & Physiology (Questions 1–30)
- Section 2: Cardiac Conduction System & Electrophysiology (Questions 31–55)
- Section 3: ECG Fundamentals & Rhythm Interpretation (Questions 56–85)
- Section 4: Acute Coronary Syndromes (Questions 86–115)
- Section 5: Cardiac Arrest & Resuscitation (CPR/AED) (Questions 116–140)
- Section 6: Cardiovascular Emergencies (Questions 141–165)
- Section 7: Shock & Hemodynamic Instability (Questions 166–185)
- Section 8: Cardiac Pharmacology (Questions 186–200)
SECTION 1: CARDIAC ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
(Questions 1–30)
Question 1
Topic: Cardiac Anatomy — Heart Chambers
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Learning objective: Identify the chambers of the heart and their functions
Difficulty: Easy
**Question:** Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood returning from the
systemic circulation via the superior and inferior vena cava?
A. Left atrium
B. Left ventricle
C. Right atrium
D. Right ventricle
Correct answer: C. Right atrium
Detailed rationale: The right atrium is the receiving chamber for deoxygenated blood returning
from the body through the superior vena cava (from the upper body) and inferior vena cava
(from the lower body). Blood then passes through the tricuspid valve into the right ventricle,
which pumps it to the lungs via the pulmonary artery for oxygenation. The left atrium receives
oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins, and the left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to
the body.
Why the other options are incorrect:
- **A: Left atrium** — Receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins, not deoxygenated
blood from the body.
- **B: Left ventricle** — Pumps oxygenated blood to the systemic circulation; does not receive
blood directly from the vena cava.
- **D: Right ventricle** — Receives blood from the right atrium via the tricuspid valve and
pumps it to the lungs; does not directly receive blood from the vena cava.
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Exam tip: Remember the mnemonic: **"Right is Wrong for Oxygen"** — the right side of the
heart deals with deoxygenated blood. The right atrium receives from the body; the right
ventricle pumps to the lungs.
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**Question 2**
**Topic:** Cardiac Anatomy — Heart Valves
**Learning objective:** Identify the cardiac valves and their locations
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Question:** The mitral (bicuspid) valve is located between which two structures of the heart?
A. Right atrium and right ventricle
B. Left atrium and left ventricle
C. Left ventricle and aorta
D. Right ventricle and pulmonary artery
**Correct answer:** B. Left atrium and left ventricle
**Detailed rationale:** The mitral (bicuspid) valve separates the left atrium from the left
ventricle. It consists of two leaflets (anterior and posterior) anchored by chordae tendineae to
papillary muscles, which prevent backflow (regurgitation) of blood into the left atrium during
ventricular systole (contraction). The term "bicuspid" refers to its two cusps, distinguishing it
from the tricuspid valve, which has three cusps.
**Why the other options are incorrect:**
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- **A: Right atrium and right ventricle** — This is the location of the tricuspid valve, not the
mitral valve.
- **C: Left ventricle and aorta** — This is the location of the aortic valve (a semilunar valve).
- **D: Right ventricle and pulmonary artery** — This is the location of the pulmonary valve (a
semilunar valve).
**Exam tip:** The mitral valve is also called the **bicuspid valve** (two cusps). Think:
**"Mitral = Left Atrial"** (both start with L and have two syllables). The tricuspid valve is on the
right side and has three cusps.
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**Question 3**
**Topic:** Cardiac Anatomy — Heart Layers
**Learning objective:** Identify the layers of the heart wall and their functions
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Question:** Which layer of the heart wall is responsible for the actual contraction of cardiac
muscle?
A. Epicardium
B. Pericardium
C. Myocardium
D. Endocardium
**Correct answer:** C. Myocardium
EMT FISDAP CARDIOLOGY EXAM
QUESTION BANK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Question Bank (200 Questions)
- Section 1: Cardiac Anatomy & Physiology (Questions 1–30)
- Section 2: Cardiac Conduction System & Electrophysiology (Questions 31–55)
- Section 3: ECG Fundamentals & Rhythm Interpretation (Questions 56–85)
- Section 4: Acute Coronary Syndromes (Questions 86–115)
- Section 5: Cardiac Arrest & Resuscitation (CPR/AED) (Questions 116–140)
- Section 6: Cardiovascular Emergencies (Questions 141–165)
- Section 7: Shock & Hemodynamic Instability (Questions 166–185)
- Section 8: Cardiac Pharmacology (Questions 186–200)
SECTION 1: CARDIAC ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
(Questions 1–30)
Question 1
Topic: Cardiac Anatomy — Heart Chambers
,Page 2 of 246
Learning objective: Identify the chambers of the heart and their functions
Difficulty: Easy
**Question:** Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood returning from the
systemic circulation via the superior and inferior vena cava?
A. Left atrium
B. Left ventricle
C. Right atrium
D. Right ventricle
Correct answer: C. Right atrium
Detailed rationale: The right atrium is the receiving chamber for deoxygenated blood returning
from the body through the superior vena cava (from the upper body) and inferior vena cava
(from the lower body). Blood then passes through the tricuspid valve into the right ventricle,
which pumps it to the lungs via the pulmonary artery for oxygenation. The left atrium receives
oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins, and the left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to
the body.
Why the other options are incorrect:
- **A: Left atrium** — Receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins, not deoxygenated
blood from the body.
- **B: Left ventricle** — Pumps oxygenated blood to the systemic circulation; does not receive
blood directly from the vena cava.
- **D: Right ventricle** — Receives blood from the right atrium via the tricuspid valve and
pumps it to the lungs; does not directly receive blood from the vena cava.
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Exam tip: Remember the mnemonic: **"Right is Wrong for Oxygen"** — the right side of the
heart deals with deoxygenated blood. The right atrium receives from the body; the right
ventricle pumps to the lungs.
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**Question 2**
**Topic:** Cardiac Anatomy — Heart Valves
**Learning objective:** Identify the cardiac valves and their locations
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Question:** The mitral (bicuspid) valve is located between which two structures of the heart?
A. Right atrium and right ventricle
B. Left atrium and left ventricle
C. Left ventricle and aorta
D. Right ventricle and pulmonary artery
**Correct answer:** B. Left atrium and left ventricle
**Detailed rationale:** The mitral (bicuspid) valve separates the left atrium from the left
ventricle. It consists of two leaflets (anterior and posterior) anchored by chordae tendineae to
papillary muscles, which prevent backflow (regurgitation) of blood into the left atrium during
ventricular systole (contraction). The term "bicuspid" refers to its two cusps, distinguishing it
from the tricuspid valve, which has three cusps.
**Why the other options are incorrect:**
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- **A: Right atrium and right ventricle** — This is the location of the tricuspid valve, not the
mitral valve.
- **C: Left ventricle and aorta** — This is the location of the aortic valve (a semilunar valve).
- **D: Right ventricle and pulmonary artery** — This is the location of the pulmonary valve (a
semilunar valve).
**Exam tip:** The mitral valve is also called the **bicuspid valve** (two cusps). Think:
**"Mitral = Left Atrial"** (both start with L and have two syllables). The tricuspid valve is on the
right side and has three cusps.
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**Question 3**
**Topic:** Cardiac Anatomy — Heart Layers
**Learning objective:** Identify the layers of the heart wall and their functions
**Difficulty:** Easy
**Question:** Which layer of the heart wall is responsible for the actual contraction of cardiac
muscle?
A. Epicardium
B. Pericardium
C. Myocardium
D. Endocardium
**Correct answer:** C. Myocardium
