ABCP Boards EXAM TEST QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED 100% ANSWER

ABCP Boards EXAM TEST QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED 100% ANSWER This nerve is responsible for carrying parasympathetic information to the heart: a) Mesenteric b) Vagus c) Recurrent laryngeal d) Hypoglossal - ANSWER b) Vagus 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 units d) 50,200 units - ANSWER c) 40,000 units Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) is used generally to treat: a) Hypotension b) Hypertension c) Fibrinolysis d) Arrhythmias - ANSWER b) Hypertension A CABG patient underwent a streptokinase revascularization attempt 6 hours prior to surgery. You would expect: a) Decreased fibrinogen levels b) Increased platelet count c) Increased response to heparin d) Decreased d-dimer levels - ANSWER a) Decreased fibrinogen levels Which of the following is an anti-inflammatory drug used to decrease the immune response to recently transplanted organs and tissues? a) Aprotinin b) Azathioprine c) Cyclosporine d) Solu-medrol - ANSWER d) Solu-medrol Which of the following statements is false regarding the use of a closed venous reservoir system? a) use of a separate cardiotomy reservoir is required b) It is possible to pressurize the cardiotomy reservoir c) It is possible to pressurize the venous bag d) Venous return cannot be obstructed using a venous bag - ANSWER d) Venous return cannot be obstructed using a venous bag Which of the following statements regarding use of a silastic boot in the arterial pump head position is false a) Silastic is forgiving when it comes to pressurization b) Silastic degrades from the inside first c) Silastic does not degrade to any appreciable degree d) Silastic is easily coated with bio-friendly materials - ANSWER c) Silastic does not degrade to any appreciable degree All of the following are characteristics of an under-occlusive roller pump except: a) Heat generation b) Inaccurate flow measurements c) Backflow d) Excessive turbulence - ANSWER a) Heat generation Cannulation of the femoral artery for arterial blood supply from the heart-lung machine is useful for all of the following procedures except: a) Redo sternotomy b) Thoracotomy-approach mitral valve surgery