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This extensive 2026 exam prep document provides over 800 verified multiple-choice questions and correct answers for the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) certification exam. Covering both foundational and advanced topics, it is designed as a complete study tool for clinical perfusionists preparing for the national board exam. The questions span across all key domains tested by the ABCP, including: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) systems and procedures ECMO and mechanical ci...

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95 pages

Written in 2025/2026

Grade A+

NinjaNerd

The major cation found in extracellular fluid is? a) K+ b) Ca++ c) Mg++ d) Na+ - ANSWER d) Na+ Oxygen delivery will be decreased when a low venous oxygen tension and high venous oxyhemoglobin saturation are present due to: a) increase in P50 b) decrease in P50 c) metabolic alkalosis d) metabolic acidosis - ANSWER c) metabolic alkalosis At a given PO2, increasing PCO2 results in: a) more O2 bound to the hemoglobin b) less O2 bound to hemoglobin c) no effect on amt of O2 bound to hemog...

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12 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

EWLindy

Exam (elaborations) ABCP Board review Exam Questions with Correct Answers (Grade A+) 3 Exam (elaborations) ABCP Perfusion Basic Science Exam Questions with Correct Answers (Grade A+) 4 Exam (elaborations) ABCP clinical boards Exam Questions with Correct Answers (Grade A+) 5 Exam (elaborations) ABCP Perfusion Board Practice Exam Questions with Corr

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DrJon

Perfusion Pharmacology ABCP Exam Questions with Correct Answers (Grade A+) Question 1: pharmacokinetics Answer: what the body does to the drug Question 2: Pharmacodynamics Answer: what the drug does to the body Question 3: upregulation Answer: increase density of receptors chronic decrease in receptor stimulation ex. chronic use of beta-blockers increases the number of B-receptors Question 4: downregulation Answer: decrease density of receptors caused by a chronic increase in recepto...

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10 pages

Written in 2026/2027

Grade A+

DrJon

Perfusion Basics Exam Questions with Correct Answers (Grade A+) Question 1: Cardiovascular System Contains Answer: heart and blood vessels Question 2: Precordium Answer: the area on the anterior chest directly overlying the heart and great vessels Question 3: Mediastinum Answer: area between lungs containing heart and great vessels Question 4: How is the heart rotated? Answer: right side is anterior and left side is mostly posterior Question 5: Right Ventricle Answer: pumps deoxygenate...

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19 pages

Written in 2026/2027

Grade A+

DrJon

ABCP clinical boards Exam Questions with Correct Answers (Grade A+) Question 1: A 35 year-old female on an extracorporeal left ventricular assist device (LVAD) continues to deteriorate hemodynamically. A decision is made to initiate biventricular support. LVAD cannulation sites? Answer: Pulmonary vein to aorta Question 2: Which of the following represents the clearest indication to add right ventricular assist? A. right atrial pressure > 20 mmHg with IABP and inotropic support. B. lef...

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23 pages

Written in 2026/2027

Grade A+

DrJon

ABCP Review Basic Science: Pharmacology (WIP) Exam Questions with Correct Answers (Grade A+) Question 1: Differentiate pharmacokinetics from pharmacodynamics. Answer: Pharmacodynamics is the study of what the drug does to the body- Governs the concentration-effect part of the interaction Pharmacokinetics is what the body does to the drug- Governs the dosage-concentration part of the interaction Question 2: What factors influence the extent of pharmacokinetic absorption? Answer: Strongly in...

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17 pages

Written in 2026/2027

Grade A+

DrJon

ABCP Board review Exam Questions with Correct Answers (Grade A+) Question 1: The major cation found in extracellular fluid is? a) K+ b) Ca++ c) Mg++ d) Na+ Answer: d) Na+ Question 2: Oxygen delivery will be decreased when a low venous oxygen tension and high venous oxyhemoglobin saturation are present due to: a) increase in P50 b) decrease in P50 c) metabolic alkalosis d) metabolic acidosis Answer: c) metabolic alkalosis Question 3: At a given PO2, increasing PCO2 results in: a) more...

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15 pages

Written in 2026/2027

Grade A+

DrJon

perfusion Basic Sciences study guide Exam Questions with Correct Answers (Grade A+) Question 1: the major cation found in extracellular fluid Answer: Na+ Question 2: primary structural unit of proteins Answer: L-amino acids Question 3: which clotting factor is activated by contact with foreign surfaces, roughened vascular walls, and platelet aggregates? Answer: XII Question 4: the effect of plasmin is to: A) limit clotting by splitting fibrin B) initiate the intrinsic pathway C) clea...

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39 pages

Written in 2026/2027

Grade A+

DrJon

ABCP Perfusion Board Practice Exam Questions with Correct Answers (Grade A+) Question 1: This nerve is responsible for carrying parasympathetic information to the heart: a) Mesenteric b) Vagus c) Recurrent laryngeal d) Hypoglossa Answer: B) Vagus Question 2: Bypass is about to be initiated when it is determined that the heparin has not been given. What would be an average total therapeutic heparin dose for an average sized adult on bypass? a) 10,000 units b) 21,000 units c) 40,000 un...

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47 pages

Written in 2026/2027

Grade A+

DrJon

ABCP Board Exam Questions with Correct Answers (Grade A+) Question 1: 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 Answer: A Question 2: IABP augmentation is contraindicated in patients with: A: prosthetic aortic valves B: aortic insufficiency C: VSDs D: peripheral atherosclerosis Answer: B Questio...

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107 pages

Written in 2026/2027

Grade A+

DrJon

ABCP Perfusion Basic Science Exam Questions with Correct Answers (Grade A+) Question 1: The most common type of anomalous venous return is: a. supracardiac b. cardiac c. infracardiac d. cardiac Answer: a Question 2: A Pott's operation is an anastomosis of the: a. ascending aorta to the left pulmonary artery b. descending aorta to the pulmonary artery branch c. subclavian artery to the pulmonary artery branch d. ascending aorta to the subclavian artery Answer: a Question 3: The b...

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78 pages

Written in 2026/2027

Grade A+

DrJon

Perfusion Basic science Exam Questions with Correct Answers (Grade A+) Question 1: An advantage of continuous warm blood cardioplegia is Answer: Increased oxygen delivery Question 2: Intra-aortic balloon augmentation is contraindicated in pts with Answer: Aortic insufficiency Question 3: When using a roller pump, aortic dissection caused by the aortic cannula may be detected by Answer: Elevated arterial line pressure Question 4: The most significant advantage of venovenous ECMO over ven...

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14 pages

Written in 2026/2027

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DrJon

Abcp Board Exam Practice | Exam Questions And Answers| Complete Study Guide With 100% Accurate Questions & Answers! Excellence Guaranteed!

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