Here are a few multiple choice questions with answers related to endocardial cushion defect
Which of the following is the most common type of endocardial cushion defect?
a) Atrial septal defect
b) Ventricular septal defect
c) Tetralogy of Fallot
d) Transposition of the great arteries
Answer: b) Ventricular septal defect
Which embryonic structure gives rise to the endocardial cushion?
a) Mesoderm
b) Ectoderm
c) Endoderm
d) Prochordal plate
Answer: a) Mesoderm
What is the function of the endocardial cushion during embryonic development?
a) It separates the atria from the ventricles
b) It separates the pulmonary artery from the aorta
c) It forms the valves of the heart
d) It allows blood flow from the right atrium to the left atrium
Answer: c) It forms the valves of the heart
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of endocardial cushion defect?
a) Rapid breathing
b) Cyanosis
c) Heart murmur
d) Chest pain
Answer: d) Chest pain
What is the treatment for endocardial cushion defect?
a) Surgery to repair the defect
b) Medications to manage symptoms
c) Lifestyle changes to reduce risk factors
d) No treatment is necessary
Answer: a) Surgery to repair the defect
Which of the following is a risk factor for endocardial cushion defect?
a) Advanced maternal age
b) Low birth weight
c) Family history of heart defects
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
What is the prognosis for individuals with endocardial cushion defect?
a) Poor, with a high risk of mortality
b) Fair, with a moderate risk of complications
c) Good, with a low risk of complications
d) It depends on the severity of the defect and whether it is repaired
Answer: d) It depends on the severity of the defect and whether it is repaired
What is the most common age of diagnosis for endocardial cushion defect?
a) At birth
b) During infancy
c) During childhood
d) During adolescence
Answer: b) During infancy
Which imaging test is most commonly used to diagnose endocardial cushion defect?
a) Echocardiogram
b) X-ray
c) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
d) Computed tomography (CT) scan
Answer: a) Echocardiogram
Which of the following heart structures is most commonly affected by endocardial cushion defect?
a) Mitral valve
b) Tricuspid valve
c) Aortic valve
d) Pulmonary valve
Answer: a) Mitral valve
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