#1
Which of the following procedures is used to widen narrowed or obstructed arteries?
Angiography
Angioplasty
Ablation
Electrophysiology study
#2
What is the purpose of an angiogram?
To measure blood pressure
To detect heart rhythm problems
To visualize blood vessels
To monitor oxygen saturation
#3
Which of the following procedures involves the insertion of a thin, flexible tube into the heart through a blood vessel to diagnose or treat heart conditions?
Percutaneous coronary intervention
Cardiac catheterization
Electrophysiology study
Intracoronary imaging
#4
What is the main purpose of a pacemaker?
To deliver electric shocks to the heart
To improve blood circulation
To regulate heart rhythm
To measure blood pressure
#5
Which procedure involves the insertion of a small mesh tube into a weakened or damaged blood vessel to help keep it open?
Stent placement
Angioplasty
Thrombectomy
Embolectomy
#6
Which of the following is NOT a type of heart valve procedure?
Valvuloplasty
Valve replacement
Percutaneous coronary intervention
Valve repair
#7
During which cardiovascular procedure is a stent commonly used?
Cardiac catheterization
Coronary artery bypass grafting
Carotid endarterectomy
Aneurysm repair
#8
Which procedure is commonly performed to treat aortic stenosis by replacing a narrowed aortic valve with a mechanical or tissue valve?
Mitral valve repair
Aortic valve replacement
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)
#9
What is the primary objective of a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery?
To remove blockages from the coronary arteries
To repair damaged heart valves
To replace the entire heart
To divert blood flow around narrowed or blocked arteries
#10
Which procedure is performed to remove plaque buildup from the carotid arteries, reducing the risk of stroke?
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
Carotid endarterectomy
Aortic aneurysm repair
Peripheral angioplasty
#11
What is the purpose of a defibrillator implantation?
To prevent blood clots
To regulate heart rhythm
To remove plaque from arteries
To measure oxygen levels in the blood
#12
In which procedure is a catheter with an electrode at its tip inserted into the heart to measure electrical activity and locate the source of arrhythmias?
Pacemaker implantation
Defibrillator implantation
Cardiac catheterization
Electrophysiology study
#13
During which procedure is a catheter inserted into a vein or artery to administer medication or fluids directly into the bloodstream?
Electrophysiology study
Intravenous (IV) line placement
Cardiac catheterization
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
#14
Which procedure involves the insertion of a small pump to assist the heart in pumping blood?
Cardiac catheterization
Ablation
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) placement
Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation
#15
Which procedure involves the removal of a portion of the heart's electrical pathway to correct abnormal heart rhythms?
Pacemaker implantation
Defibrillator implantation
Ablation
Stent placement