CPD Questions (Cardiac Valve Anatomy & Echo Correlation)

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1. Which statement correctly describes the mitral valve leaflets?:

A. The posterior leaflet is larger than the anterior leaflet.B. Both leaflets are the same size.C. The anterior leaflet is larger than the posterior leaflet.D. The anterior leaflet has two scallops and the posterior leaflet has three.E. Both leaflets have only one scallop.

3. During transoesophageal echocardiography (TEE), which mitral valve view is classically obtained at approximately 60 degrees?:

A. Long-axis view (A2-P2)B. Commissural view (P1-A2-P3)C. Four-chamber viewD. Five-chamber viewE. Bicaval view

4. Which TEE imaging plane most commonly demonstrates the A2-P2 scallops together with the aortic valve?:

A. 0 degreesB. 30 degreesC. 60 degreesD. 90 degreesE. 120 degrees

5. Each mitral papillary muscle sends chordae tendineae to::

A. Only the anterior mitral leafletB. Only the posterior mitral leafletC. Both the anterior and posterior mitral leafletsD. The aortic valve onlyE. The tricuspid valve

6. Which papillary muscle is most susceptible to rupture following myocardial infarction because it often has a single arterial blood supply?:

A. Anterolateral papillary muscleB. Posteromedial papillary muscleC. Anterior papillary muscle of the tricuspid valveD. Septal papillary muscleE. Lateral papillary muscle

7. Which echocardiographic feature distinguishes a flail mitral leaflet from mitral valve prolapse?:

A. A flail leaflet points toward the left ventricular apex.B. A flail leaflet points toward the left atrium.C. A flail leaflet always involves the anterior leaflet only.D. Prolapse occurs only after papillary muscle rupture.E. There is no difference between prolapse and flail.

8. Which type of chordae tendineae originates directly from the ventricular wall rather than a papillary muscle?:

A. Primary chordaeB. Secondary chordaeC. Tertiary chordaeD. Marginal chordaeE. Commissural chordae

9. Which tricuspid leaflet has the shortest radial length?:

A. Anterior leafletB. Posterior leafletC. Septal leafletD. Inferior leafletE. Lateral leaflet

10. Functional tricuspid regurgitation caused by right ventricular dilation most commonly results from::

A. Thickening of the tricuspid leafletsB. Calcification of the annulusC. Separation of the commissures due to dilation of the RV free wallD. Papillary muscle ruptureE. Congenital absence of chordae

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