Chapter 4

Question 1

The most common type of atrial septal defect is the:

Answer 1

ostium secundum

Question 2

Which type of atrial septal defect is found with an atrioventricular septal defect?

Answer 2

ostium primum

Question 3

The most severe type of atrial septal defect is a(n):

Answer 3

common atrium

Question 4

An atrial septal defect is usually best visualized in which view?

Answer 4

subcostal four-chamber view

Question 5

Which type of atrial septal defect is most commonly associated with persistent left superior vena cava?

Answer 5

coronary sinus

Question 6

Which syndrome is least commonly associated with an atrial septal defect?

Answer 6

Edwards syndrome

Question 7

Which type of atrial septal defect has not been diagnosed in utero

Answer 7

sinus venosus

Question 8

All of the following are treatments for an atrial septal defect except:

Answer 8

modified Fontan procedure

Question 9

What percentage of isolated atrial septal defects will close spontaneously after birth?

Answer 9

60%

Question 10

Which type of atrial septal defect is caused by excessive resorption of the septum primum

Answer 10

ostium secundum