1. A Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) is…

1. A hole in the wall separating the atria and the ventricles
2. A hole in the wall separating the two ventricles
3. A hole between the pulmonary vein and the pulmonary artery
4. A hole between the ventricle and the pericardium

2. Infective endocarditis is …

1. An infection of the endocardium and pericardium
2. An infection of the valves, endocardium and great arteries (pulmonary artery and aorta)
3. An infection of the vena cava and endocardium
4. An infection of the heart lining, endocardium and valves

3. Supraventricular tachycardia originates in …

1. The atria
2. The ventricles
3. The bundle of His
4. The Purkinje fibres

4. Which of the following are common diagnostic tests in cardiology?

1. Ultrasound scan, EEG and chest x-ray
2. Barium enema and endoscopy
3. Chest x-ray, echocardiogram and ECG
4. MRI, CT scan and ECG

5. Diuretic medication is used to …

1. Treat arrhythmias
2. Treat infection
3. Reduce clotting time
4. Treat or prevent fluid retention