Free IBHRE Pediatric Electrophysiology Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is the most common congenital arrhythmia in children?

Accepted Answer

Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)

Answer

Atrial fibrillation

Answer

Ventricular tachycardia

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Bradycardia

Question 2

What is the primary characteristic of Long QT Syndrome (LQTS) in children?

Accepted Answer

Prolonged QT interval on the ECG

Answer

Shortened QT interval on the ECG

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Irregular P waves

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Consistently elevated heart rate

Question 3

Which of the following is a key consideration when performing an electrophysiology study (EPS) on a pediatric patient?

Accepted Answer

The use of general anesthesia

Answer

The need for larger catheter sizes

Answer

The avoidance of radiation exposure

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The preference for non-invasive techniques

Question 4

In pediatric patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome, which type of arrhythmia is most commonly observed?

Accepted Answer

Atrioventricular reentrant tachycardia (AVRT)

Answer

Atrial fibrillation

Answer

Ventricular fibrillation

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Sinus tachycardia

Question 5

What is the most appropriate initial treatment for a hemodynamically stable pediatric patient with SVT?

Accepted Answer

Vagal maneuvers

Answer

Intravenous adenosine

Answer

Electrical cardioversion

Answer

Beta-blockers