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The Society for Cardiological Science and Technology |
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The Society for Cardiological Science and Technology |
This page contains a mock set of questions which are similar to the ones used in the ASCST Pt 1 Exam
ASCST REVISION MOCK EXAM CANDIDATE NO:
INSTRUMENTATION AND ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY
Questions 1 -3 require you to decide whether a statement is true or false.
If you think a statement is true , print TRUE
If you think a statement is false ,print FALSE
1 In the electrocardiograph the ;
| a. | AHA frequency response should be in the range 0.05-100Hz | ................. |
| b. | Linearity is the ability to record low frequencies | ................. |
| c. | Time constant is in the range 0.5-1.5 seconds | ................. |
| d. | Input impedance is between 5 and 100 kilohms | ................. |
2. In the normal adult electrocardiogram
| a. | Depolarisation toward an exploring electrode produces a negative deflection . | ................. |
| b. | The T wave is in the same direction as the QRS complex | ................. |
| c. | The R wave represents atrial depolarisation | ................. |
| d. | The T wave represents ventricular depolarisation | ................. |
3. Digitalis ( Digoxin )
| a. | May provoke extrasystoles | |
| b. | Controls the atria rate in atrial fibrillation | |
| c. | Is helpful in the treatment of complete heart block | |
| d. | Is a derivative of the foxglove plant |
| Questions 4 & 5
require you to match items from the list A-D with items
taken from the numbered list and place your selection in
the box provided . No item from the numbered list may be selected more than once. |
4. Match the following A-D to units 1-5
| A. | Resistance | 1. | Volts | |
| B. | Potential Difference | 2. | Ampere | |
| C. | Power | 3. | Ohms | |
| D. | Current | 4. | Watt | |
| 5. | Hertz |
| A | B | C | D |
5. Match the causes (A-D) with the electrocardiographic changes (1-6)
| A. | Hyperkalaemia | 1. | ST segment elevation | |
| B. | Digitalis effect | 2. | Prolonged Q-T interval | |
| C. | Pericarditis | 3. | ST segment depression | |
| D. | Hypothyrodism | 4. | J waves | |
| 5. | Tall narrow T waves | |||
| 6. | Low voltage complexes |
| A | B | C | D |
For questions 6-8 answer each of the questions in the space provided
6, The chest lead
| a. | recorded at the forth intercostal space at the left sternal edge is | ------------------------ |
| b. | recorded in the fifth intercostal space on the anterior axillary line is | ------------------------ |
| c. | V4 is recorded in the fifth intercostal space | ------------------------ |
7. In the adult resting electrocardiogram
a. R waves greater than 30 mm in the left precordial leads is indicative of -------------------------------------------
b Q waves in leads -------------------------------------------are indicative of inferior infarction
c. Broad notched P waves are indicative of -------------------------------------------
d. A ‘saw- tooth ‘ pattern is indicative of -------------------------------------------
8. In the event of cardiac arrest
a. Defibrillation sequence is -------------------------------------------
b. The paddles should be placed to the -------------------------------------------of the sternum and at the -------------------------------------------.
c. Cardiac massage/ airway management should be maintained at a ratio of -------------------------------------------
Questions 9-12 relate to the electrocardiograms marked A -C in the separate booklet . Answer the questions in the space provided below. In this internet paper the ECGs are not present but the style of question is important.
9. From ECG A
| a. | Calculate the ventricular rate | ------------------------------------------- |
| b. | Measure the P-R interval | ------------------------------------------- |
| c. | State the abnormality seen | ------------------------------------------- |
10. From ECG B
| a. | State the axis present | ------------------------------------------- |
| b. | In V2 measure the height of the R wave | ------------------------------------------- |
| c. | State the abnormality seen | ------------------------------------------- |
11 From ECG C
| a. | Measure the ventricular rate | ------------------------------------------- |
| b. | In lead 3 measure the depth of the S wave | ------------------------------------------- |
| c. | State the rhythm present | ------------------------------------------- |
12. From the Rhythm Strip D
| a. | State the abnormality | ------------------------------------------- |
| b. | Give reason for your answer | ------------------------------------------- |
ASCST Pt 1 REVISION MOCK EXAM CANDIDATE NO:
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
Questions 1 -3 require you to decide whether a statement is true or false.
If you think a statement is true , print TRUE
If you think a statement is false ,print FALSE
1. The following statements, with reference to the normal heart, are correct
| a. | The right ventricle has a thinner wall than the right atrium | ------------------------------------------- |
| b. | Atrial systole provides the whole of ventricular filling | ------------------------------------------- |
| c. | The atria contract at the end of ventricular diastole | ------------------------------------------- |
| d. | Contraction of the papillary muscle opens the atrioventricular valves | ------------------------------------------- |
2. The following statements are correct regarding the nervous system .
| a. | Sympathetic nerve impulses cause increase in heart rate | ------------------------------------------- |
| b. | Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system causes general vasodilation. | ------------------------------------------- |
| c. | Stimulation of the vagus nerve reduces cardiac output | ------------------------------------------- |
| d. | Cardiac output and vasoconstriction are controlled by centres in the brainstem | ------------------------------------------- |
3. The following statements are correct
| a. | The site of blood cell formation is red bone marrow | ------------------------------------------- |
| b. | Polycythemia is a reduced haemoglobin concentration in blood | ------------------------------------------- |
| c. | The innermost layer of the heart is called the endocardium | ------------------------------------------- |
| d. | During ventricular diastole the aortic valve is closed | ------------------------------------------- |
For questions 4-6 answer each of the questions in the space provided
4.
a. In the foetus heart the -----------------------------------------allows blood to flow from the ----------------------- artery to the --------------------
bypassing the ----------------------- circulation.
b. The mitral valve has --------------- cusps and separates the ----------------------------------- from the ------------------------------
c. The ascending aorta lies to the ----------------of the pulmonary artery .
d. The moderator band is found in the -----------------------------
5
a. The Purkinje fibres are found in the --------------------------------
b. The --------------------- node is the primary pacemaker of the heart.
c. The ----------------------tendinae form part of the mechanism of the ---------------------- valve
6. State the common cardiac terms for
a. Chest tightness or heaviness -------------------------
b. Breathlessness at rest or on effort ------------------------
c. Collapse or blackouts ------------------------
d. Poor arterial circulation -blue colour ---------------------
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