CCI REVIEW ECHO EXAM 2025-2026 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM 200 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+
Overview
The CCI Review Echo Exam 2025–2026 Study Guide provides a thorough review of all core
echocardiography concepts, including cardiac anatomy and physiology, ultrasound
principles, hemodynamics, Doppler techniques, image interpretation, pathology, and
patient care protocols. Designed by credentialed professionals, this resource helps learners
strengthen both technical and analytical skills needed for high performance on the CCI
Echocardiography exam and in real-world clinical settings.
Key Features
✅ 200 Verified and Correct Exam Questions with Detailed Answers
✅ Fully Updated for 2025–2026 CCI Echocardiography Standards
✅ Covers Complete Exam and Practice Exam Format
✅ Includes Key Concepts, Image-Based Questions, and Rationale Explanations
✅ A+ Graded Content Reviewed by Certified Echo Experts
Purpose
• To prepare candidates for the CCI Echocardiography Certification Exam
• To reinforce understanding of core cardiac ultrasound principles
• To provide a verified, detailed study resource for clinical and exam success
Recommended For
• Cardiac sonographers and echocardiography professionals preparing for CCI exams
• Students in cardiovascular or diagnostic medical sonography programs
• Instructors and trainers developing echo exam review materials
,✅ Your Complete CCI Echo Exam Study Resource
With 200 expertly written questions and verified answers, the CCI Review Echo Exam
Study Guide 2025–2026 is your most accurate, comprehensive, and practical tool for mastering
echocardiography concepts and achieving certification success with confidence.
Define Stroke Volume-
A. The percentage of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per beat (55-75%)
B. The number of times the heart beats per minute (60-100 bpm)
C. The amount of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per beat (70-100 ml)
D. The amount of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per minute (4-8 l/m) - ANSWER-C. The
amount of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per beat (70-100 ml)
Define Cardiac Output-
A. The percentage of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per beat (55-75%)
B. The number of times the heart beats per minute (60-100 bpm)
C. The amount of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per beat (70-100 ml)
D. The amount of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per minute (4-8 l/m) - ANSWER-D. The
amount of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per minute (4-8 l/m)
Define Heart Rate-
A. The percentage of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per beat (55-75%)
B. The number of times the heart beats per minute (60-100 bpm)
C. The amount of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per beat (70-100 ml)
D. The amount of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per minute (4-8 l/m) - ANSWER-B. The
number of times the heart beats per minute (60-100 bpm)
Define Ejection Fraction-
A. The percentage of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per beat (55-75%)
B. The number of times the heart beats per minute (60-100 bpm)
,C. The amount of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per beat (70-100 ml)
D. The amount of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per minute (4-8 l/m) - ANSWER-A. The
percentage of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per beat (55-75%)
What is the Bernoulli Formula (used to calculate pressure gradient)?
A. CO=SV∙HR
B. SV=CSA∙VTI
C. RVSP=4v²+RAP
D. △P=4∙v² - ANSWER-D. △P=4∙v²
Give one example of when the Bernoulli Formula would be used- A.
To calculate QP:QS for shunts.
B. To calculate AVA to determine the degree of aortic stenosis.
C. To calculate RVSP in order to evaluate the degree of pulmonary hypertension.
D. To calculate the amount of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per minute.
E. Both A & B - ANSWER-C. To calculate RVSP in order to evaluate the degree of pulmonary
hypertension.
What is the Continuity Formula used to calculate stroke volume?
A. △P=4∙v²
B. SV=CSA∙VTI
C. RVSP=4v²+RAP
D. CO=SV∙HR - ANSWER-B. SV=CSA∙VTI
Give one example of when the Continuity Formula would be used- A.
To calculate QP:QS for shunts.
B. To calculate AVA to determine the degree of aortic stenosis.
C. To calculate RVSP in order to evaluate the degree of pulmonary hypertension.
, D. To calculate the amount of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per minute.
E. Both A & B - ANSWER-E. Both A & B
To calculate QP:QS for shunts and to calculate AVA to determine the degree of aortic stenosis.
In a normal heart, how do stroke volumes in different parts/chambers compare to each other? A.
The left side is usually slightly higher than the right.
B. SV is equal everywhere in the heart.
C. The right side is usually slightly higher than the left.
D. The left side is usually much higher than the right. - ANSWER-B. SV is equal everywhere in the heart.
What pathologies would cause the stroke volume to change in different parts/chambers of the heart? A.
Normal functioning hearts have different stroke volumes in different chambers of the heart.
B. Bicuspid Aortic valve
C. Shunt
D. Regurgitation
E. Both C & D - ANSWER-E. Both C & D
Shunts and regurgitation can cause there to be different stroke volumes in different chambers in the
heart.
How much space (cm) and fluid (ml) do we see in the case of small pericardial effusions? A.
Between 2 and 3 cm, and will contain between 500 and 600 ml of fluid.
B. Between 1 and 2 cm, and will contain between 100 and 500 ml of fluid.
C. Less than 1 cm, and will contain less than 100 ml of fluid.
D. More than 2 cm, and will contain more than 500 ml of fluid. - ANSWER-C. Less than 1 cm, and will
contain less than 100 ml of fluid.
How much space (cm) and fluid (ml) do we see in the case of moderate pericardial effusions? A.
Between 2 and 3 cm, and will contain between 500 and 600 ml of fluid.
COMPLETE EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM 200 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+
Overview
The CCI Review Echo Exam 2025–2026 Study Guide provides a thorough review of all core
echocardiography concepts, including cardiac anatomy and physiology, ultrasound
principles, hemodynamics, Doppler techniques, image interpretation, pathology, and
patient care protocols. Designed by credentialed professionals, this resource helps learners
strengthen both technical and analytical skills needed for high performance on the CCI
Echocardiography exam and in real-world clinical settings.
Key Features
✅ 200 Verified and Correct Exam Questions with Detailed Answers
✅ Fully Updated for 2025–2026 CCI Echocardiography Standards
✅ Covers Complete Exam and Practice Exam Format
✅ Includes Key Concepts, Image-Based Questions, and Rationale Explanations
✅ A+ Graded Content Reviewed by Certified Echo Experts
Purpose
• To prepare candidates for the CCI Echocardiography Certification Exam
• To reinforce understanding of core cardiac ultrasound principles
• To provide a verified, detailed study resource for clinical and exam success
Recommended For
• Cardiac sonographers and echocardiography professionals preparing for CCI exams
• Students in cardiovascular or diagnostic medical sonography programs
• Instructors and trainers developing echo exam review materials
,✅ Your Complete CCI Echo Exam Study Resource
With 200 expertly written questions and verified answers, the CCI Review Echo Exam
Study Guide 2025–2026 is your most accurate, comprehensive, and practical tool for mastering
echocardiography concepts and achieving certification success with confidence.
Define Stroke Volume-
A. The percentage of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per beat (55-75%)
B. The number of times the heart beats per minute (60-100 bpm)
C. The amount of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per beat (70-100 ml)
D. The amount of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per minute (4-8 l/m) - ANSWER-C. The
amount of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per beat (70-100 ml)
Define Cardiac Output-
A. The percentage of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per beat (55-75%)
B. The number of times the heart beats per minute (60-100 bpm)
C. The amount of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per beat (70-100 ml)
D. The amount of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per minute (4-8 l/m) - ANSWER-D. The
amount of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per minute (4-8 l/m)
Define Heart Rate-
A. The percentage of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per beat (55-75%)
B. The number of times the heart beats per minute (60-100 bpm)
C. The amount of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per beat (70-100 ml)
D. The amount of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per minute (4-8 l/m) - ANSWER-B. The
number of times the heart beats per minute (60-100 bpm)
Define Ejection Fraction-
A. The percentage of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per beat (55-75%)
B. The number of times the heart beats per minute (60-100 bpm)
,C. The amount of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per beat (70-100 ml)
D. The amount of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per minute (4-8 l/m) - ANSWER-A. The
percentage of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per beat (55-75%)
What is the Bernoulli Formula (used to calculate pressure gradient)?
A. CO=SV∙HR
B. SV=CSA∙VTI
C. RVSP=4v²+RAP
D. △P=4∙v² - ANSWER-D. △P=4∙v²
Give one example of when the Bernoulli Formula would be used- A.
To calculate QP:QS for shunts.
B. To calculate AVA to determine the degree of aortic stenosis.
C. To calculate RVSP in order to evaluate the degree of pulmonary hypertension.
D. To calculate the amount of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per minute.
E. Both A & B - ANSWER-C. To calculate RVSP in order to evaluate the degree of pulmonary
hypertension.
What is the Continuity Formula used to calculate stroke volume?
A. △P=4∙v²
B. SV=CSA∙VTI
C. RVSP=4v²+RAP
D. CO=SV∙HR - ANSWER-B. SV=CSA∙VTI
Give one example of when the Continuity Formula would be used- A.
To calculate QP:QS for shunts.
B. To calculate AVA to determine the degree of aortic stenosis.
C. To calculate RVSP in order to evaluate the degree of pulmonary hypertension.
, D. To calculate the amount of blood ejected from a chamber of the heart per minute.
E. Both A & B - ANSWER-E. Both A & B
To calculate QP:QS for shunts and to calculate AVA to determine the degree of aortic stenosis.
In a normal heart, how do stroke volumes in different parts/chambers compare to each other? A.
The left side is usually slightly higher than the right.
B. SV is equal everywhere in the heart.
C. The right side is usually slightly higher than the left.
D. The left side is usually much higher than the right. - ANSWER-B. SV is equal everywhere in the heart.
What pathologies would cause the stroke volume to change in different parts/chambers of the heart? A.
Normal functioning hearts have different stroke volumes in different chambers of the heart.
B. Bicuspid Aortic valve
C. Shunt
D. Regurgitation
E. Both C & D - ANSWER-E. Both C & D
Shunts and regurgitation can cause there to be different stroke volumes in different chambers in the
heart.
How much space (cm) and fluid (ml) do we see in the case of small pericardial effusions? A.
Between 2 and 3 cm, and will contain between 500 and 600 ml of fluid.
B. Between 1 and 2 cm, and will contain between 100 and 500 ml of fluid.
C. Less than 1 cm, and will contain less than 100 ml of fluid.
D. More than 2 cm, and will contain more than 500 ml of fluid. - ANSWER-C. Less than 1 cm, and will
contain less than 100 ml of fluid.
How much space (cm) and fluid (ml) do we see in the case of moderate pericardial effusions? A.
Between 2 and 3 cm, and will contain between 500 and 600 ml of fluid.
