Cardiac Surgery Quizzes: Test Your Knowledge in Heart Surgery

Question 1

What is the definitive diagnostic test for valvular heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Echocardiogram

Answer

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

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Chest X-ray

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Cardiac catheterization

Question 2

What is the primary reason for performing a heart transplant?

Accepted Answer

End-stage heart failure

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Severe coronary artery disease

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Valvular heart disease

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Congenital heart disease

Question 3

Which surgical procedure involves connecting the internal mammary artery to the coronary artery?

Accepted Answer

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)

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Heart valve replacement

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Transmyocardial laser revascularization (TMR)

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Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)

Question 4

Which valve is most commonly affected by rheumatic fever?

Accepted Answer

Mitral valve

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Aortic valve

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Tricuspid valve

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Pulmonary valve

Question 5

Which surgical technique is used to bypass a blocked artery in the heart?

Accepted Answer

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)

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Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)

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Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)

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Ventricular assist device (VAD)

Question 6

What is the most effective imaging technique for assessing the function of the heart?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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Electrocardiography (ECG)

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Echocardiography

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Computed tomography (CT) angiography

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of a ventricular assist device (VAD)?

Accepted Answer

To assist heart function in patients with heart failure

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To replace a damaged heart valve

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To bypass a blocked coronary artery

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To treat arrhythmias

Question 8

Which type of heart failure is characterized by an inability of the heart to contract forcefully, leading to reduced ejection fraction?

Accepted Answer

Systolic heart failure

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Diastolic heart failure

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Right-sided heart failure

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Acute heart failure

Question 9

What is a crucial step in evaluating and preparing a patient for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac catheterization

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Spirometry

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Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy

Question 10

In the surgical treatment of valvular heart disease, which technique is primarily employed?

Accepted Answer

Valve repair or replacement

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Coronary artery bypass grafting

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Pacemaker implantation

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Heart transplantation

Question 11

Which of these procedures is considered a type of cardiac surgery?

Accepted Answer

Coronary artery bypass grafting

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Cerebral bypass surgery

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Gastric bypass surgery

Question 12

Which imaging modality provides the most accurate and comprehensive assessment of left ventricular function and morphology?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging

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Chest X-ray

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Transthoracic echocardiography

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Nuclear ventriculography

Question 13

Which type of heart valve replacement involves replacing a diseased valve with a tissue valve made from animal tissue, such as bovine or porcine material?

Accepted Answer

Tissue valve

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Mechanical valve

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Ross procedure

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Hybrid valve replacement

Question 14

Which of the following is a reason for performing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)?

Accepted Answer

Unstable angina

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Stable angina

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Heart failure with normal pumping function

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Irregular heartbeats

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a type of cardiac arrhythmia surgery?

Accepted Answer

Coronary artery bypass grafting

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Ablation

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Pacemaker implantation

Question 16

Which of the following conditions is generally NOT treated with cardiac surgery?

Accepted Answer

Idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy

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Unstable angina

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Severe mitral regurgitation

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End-stage heart failure

Question 17

Which of the following is an absolute contraindication for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)?

Accepted Answer

Severe heart failure with low ejection fraction and poor cardiac function

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Unstable angina

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Diabetes mellitus

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Previous myocardial infarction

Question 18

What is the primary goal of intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support?

Accepted Answer

To increase cardiac output and reduce myocardial oxygen consumption

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To reduce afterload

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To control heart rate

Question 19

Which type of pericarditis is most commonly associated with cardiac surgery?

Accepted Answer

Postoperative pericarditis

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Uremic pericarditis

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Idiopathic pericarditis

Question 20

What is the mainstay of treatment for acute infective endocarditis?

Accepted Answer

Long-term antibiotic therapy tailored to the specific infecting organism

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Emergency valve replacement

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Medical management with observation

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Percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation

Question 21

What is the most common cause of heart failure in developed countries?

Accepted Answer

Ischemic heart disease

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Dilated cardiomyopathy

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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

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Valvular heart disease

Question 22

What is the primary objective of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?

Accepted Answer

To maintain vital organ perfusion and oxygenation until definitive treatment can be provided

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To cure the underlying cause of cardiac arrest

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To prevent the development of cerebral hypoxia