Welcome to your Cardiac anaesthesia Quizz
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Which of the following is the most commonly used induction agent in cardiac anaesthesia?
2.
Which of the following is a primary consideration in anaesthesia for a patient undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)?
3.
What is the most significant concern when using inhalational anaesthetics in cardiac surgery?
4.
Which of the following is the preferred choice of anaesthesia induction in a patient with significant coronary artery disease (CAD)?
5.
In patients with mitral stenosis, which of the following should be avoided during anaesthesia?
6.
What is the most commonly used anaesthetic agent during off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery (OPCAB)?
7.
Which of the following is the first-line treatment for intraoperative hypotension following induction in cardiac surgery?
8.
Which of the following drugs should be avoided in patients with left ventricular dysfunction undergoing cardiac surgery?
9.
In a patient with aortic stenosis, which of the following should be avoided during anaesthesia induction?
10.
What is the ideal anaesthetic technique for a patient with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) undergoing cardiac surgery?
11.
Which of the following best describes the cardiovascular effects of nitrous oxide during cardiac surgery?
12.
Which of the following agents is commonly used to treat intraoperative arrhythmias during cardiac surgery?
13.
What is the preferred anaesthetic agent in a patient undergoing heart transplant surgery?
14.
Which of the following is the most significant complication associated with the use of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in cardiac surgery?
15.
Which of the following measures is crucial when weaning a patient off cardiopulmonary bypass after cardiac surgery?
16.
During anaesthesia for aortic valve replacement, which of the following is a key factor to monitor?
17.
Which of the following is a potential complication of the use of the left ventricular assist device (LVAD) during cardiac surgery?
18.
In patients undergoing surgery for acute myocardial infarction (MI), which of the following should be avoided during anaesthesia?
19.
Which of the following factors best predicts the success of anaesthesia in a patient with severe left ventricular dysfunction undergoing surgery?
20.
Which of the following best describes the effect of propofol on the cardiovascular system in cardiac surgery?
21.
Which of the following is the most significant risk factor for intraoperative myocardial ischemia during cardiac surgery?
22.
What is the primary concern when using nitrous oxide (N2O) in a patient with right heart failure undergoing cardiac surgery?
23.
Which of the following agents is most commonly used to induce controlled hypotension during cardiac surgery?
24.
Which of the following would be the most appropriate management for a patient with severe aortic regurgitation undergoing cardiac surgery, who develops intraoperative hypotension?
25.
Which of the following is a key consideration when administering anticoagulants to a patient undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB)?
26.
During open-heart surgery, which of the following is a critical factor in preventing cerebral embolism?
27.
In a patient with severe left ventricular dysfunction undergoing cardiac surgery, which of the following would be the most appropriate choice for anaesthesia induction?
28.
Which of the following would most likely result in worsened myocardial ischemia during cardiac surgery?
29.
During cardiac surgery, if a patient has an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) in place, which of the following interventions should be avoided?
30.
Which of the following statements best describes the physiological impact of ischemic preconditioning during cardiac surgery?
31.
In a patient undergoing heart valve surgery with a history of atrial fibrillation, which of the following agents should be used to prevent intraoperative thromboembolism?
32.
What is the most important factor to monitor when a patient with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is being weaned from cardiopulmonary bypass?
33.
During anaesthesia for a patient undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), which of the following monitoring parameters is most crucial for assessing myocardial ischemia?
34.
Which of the following is a key consideration when performing anaesthesia for a patient undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)?
35.
Which of the following agents is most commonly used to treat intraoperative bradycardia during cardiac surgery?
36.
Which of the following is the primary mechanism of action of adenosine when used in the treatment of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) during cardiac surgery?
37.
In patients undergoing cardiac surgery, which of the following is the most reliable indicator for diagnosing myocardial infarction during the postoperative period?
38.
During open-heart surgery, the patient experiences a sudden drop in blood pressure and signs of acute heart failure. Which of the following is the first-line management to improve myocardial contractility in this scenario?
39.
Which of the following anaesthesia techniques is most commonly employed to manage a patient undergoing open-heart surgery with a high risk of aspiration?
40.
A patient with a mechanical aortic valve undergoing cardiac surgery develops a thromboembolic complication. Which of the following would be the most appropriate treatment?
41.
Which of the following interventions would be most effective for improving coronary perfusion during coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery in a patient with low cardiac output?
42.
During cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), which of the following is the primary cause of hemodilution?
43.
What is the primary effect of vasopressin administration during cardiac surgery?
44.
Which of the following is the most common cause of post-operative atrial fibrillation (AF) following cardiac surgery?
45.
During anaesthesia for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), which of the following strategies would be most effective to reduce the risk of intraoperative arrhythmias?
46.
Which of the following is the most effective method for preventing post-operative bleeding in patients undergoing cardiac surgery who are on chronic anticoagulation therapy?
47.
What is the most important monitoring parameter when administering high-dose dopamine to a patient undergoing cardiac surgery with compromised renal function?
48.
Which of the following strategies is most likely to reduce the risk of stroke in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with a history of atrial fibrillation?
49.
What is the most appropriate first-line treatment for a patient who develops ventricular fibrillation (VF) during cardiac surgery?
50.
In patients undergoing cardiac surgery, what is the most common cause of postoperative respiratory failure?
51.
Which of the following is the most common regional anaesthesia block used in cardiac surgery to provide perioperative analgesia and improve postoperative outcomes?
52.
What is the major advantage of using a paravertebral block for perioperative analgesia in cardiac surgery?
53.
Which of the following is a contraindication for performing an epidural block in a patient undergoing cardiac surgery?
54.
In a patient undergoing major thoracic surgery, which of the following regional anaesthesia blocks is most likely to reduce the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation?
55.
Which of the following is the primary reason that an intercostal nerve block may be preferred over an epidural block for pain management in certain cardiac surgeries?
56.
Which of the following regional anaesthesia blocks is most likely to result in significant bradycardia in a patient undergoing cardiac surgery?
57.
What is the most significant risk associated with performing a high thoracic epidural block in a patient undergoing cardiac surgery?
58.
Which of the following local anaesthetics is commonly used in cardiac surgery for epidural anaesthesia, providing excellent pain relief with minimal cardiovascular side effects?
59.
What is the primary advantage of using a continuous lumbar epidural block in a patient undergoing cardiac surgery?
60.
During cardiac surgery, which regional anaesthesia block would be most beneficial in managing post-operative pain in a patient who is hemodynamically unstable and has a high risk of developing respiratory depression?
61.
In patients undergoing cardiac surgery with a history of severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which regional block technique is most likely to minimize the risk of ventilatory compromise post-operatively?
62.
What is the primary mechanism by which an epidural block enhances myocardial oxygenation in patients undergoing cardiac surgery?
