Angio Flashcards
Which element of blood promotes blood clotting
Platelets
Which of the following is not a function of the cardiovascular system
Producing red blood cells
Which vessel carries blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart
Pulmonary vein
Which heart valve is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle
Mitral valve
Which two vessels deliver blood to the heart muscle
R&L coronary arteries
Which of the following vessels do/does not supply blood to the brain
Subclavian arteries
The right common carotid artery bifurcates into the external and internal carotid arteries at the level of
C4
The s shaped portion of the internal carotid artery is termed the
Carotid siphon
Which of the following vessels is not part of the arterial circle (circle of Willis)
Middle cerebral artery
Eventually the external jugular vein connects with the ____to form the Brachiocephalic vein
Vertebral vein
Which veins drain blood from the meninges of the brain
Internal jugular veins
Which veins drain blood from the scalp and facial region
External jugular veins
Which dural venous sinus is located within the inner aspect of the longitudinal fissure of the brain
Superior sagittal sinus
Which term describes a variation of the aorta in which the descending aorta is arched to the right
Inverse aorta
Which vein drains and recieves blood from the intercostal, bronchial, esophageal, and phrenic veins
Azygos vein
Which of the branches of the abdominal aorta is considered the most superior
Celiac artery
Which of the following provides blood to the majority of the small intestine and portions of the large intestine
Superior mesenteric artery
Which specific artery provides blood to the pelvic organs including the bladder, rectum, reproductive organs, and pelvic muscles
Internal iliac artery
The hepatic portal vein carries blood from the abdominal digestive track to the
Liver
Which two vessels unite to form the hepatic portal vein
Superior mesenteric and splenic veins
On the right side of the body, the subclavian artery is a branch of the
Brachiocephalic artery
Which vein is most commonly used to draw blood from the arm
Median cubital
Which of the following arteries is not found in the lower limb
Deep palmar
Which is the longest vein in the body
Great saphenous vein
Which of the following functions is not performed by the lymphatic system
Synthesizing certain amino acids
What is the largest lymph vessel in the body
Thoracic duct
How long should solid food be withheld prior to angiography
8 hours
Which of the following vessels is not a typical puncture site for catheterization during angiography
External iliac artery
The contrast medium of choice for angiography is
Nonionic water-soluble iodinated
Which of the following is not a contraindication for angiography
None of the above ; all are contraindications
What is the name of the technique commonly used to introduce a catheter into a vessel
Seldinger
What is the purpose of a heating device on a electromechanical injector
To reduce the viscosity of the contrast media by keeping it near body temp
Injection flow rate in angiography is not affected by
Body temperature
Which imaging modality has largely replaced venograms with no radiation exposure to the patient
Color duplex
Which position is most useful in preventing superimposition of the aortic arch and its branches with other structures during thoracic aortography
45°LAO
How long can be a peripherally inserted central catheter line remain in the patient safely
6 months
The most common clinical indication for a Percutaneous biliary drainage is
Palliative procedure for unresectable malignant disease
What type of chemical agent is given to control vascular spasm
Vasodilator
Uterine artery embolization is commonly performed to
Control life threatening postpartum bleeding
Which of the following imaging modalities is recommended for biopsy of small and deep lesions within the abdomen
CT
How is neoplastic tissue destroyed during radio frequency ablation
Heating the tissue
What other contrast media can be given during angiography if the patient is highly allergic to iodinated contrast media
CO2
Coronary artery disease/angina
Angiocardiography
Evaluation of the aorta for pseudocoarctation
Thoracic angiography
Stenosis/occlusion of the celiac or mesenteric arteries
Abdominal angiography
Arteriovenous malformations
Cerebral angiography
Atherosclerotic disease of lower limbs
Peripheral angiography
Assessment of Hodgkin lymphoma
Lymphography
Cease blood flow to a site of pathology
Embolization
A procedure wherein a clot or thrombus is disintegrated
Thrombolysis
Placement of cagelike metal device in the lumen of a vessel
Stent placement
A procedure for patients at high risk for developing pulmonary emboli
IVC filter
A procedure for stone removal, biopsy, dilation of obstructed bile duct, internal and external drainage
PBD
Dilation of a stenoses vessel
PTA
A procedure to treat variceal bleeding caused by portal hypertension
TIPS
A procedure for vertebral pain due to instability and compression fx caused by osteoporosis and or other reasons
Percutaneous vertebroplasty
A procedure performed to restore and stabilize a compression fx by placing a balloon device with the body of the vertebra
Kyphoplasty
Which of the following arteries does not originate from the arch of the aorta
Right common carotid
The external carotid does not supply blood to the
Anterior portion of the brain
The basilar artery rests on the clivus of the ____bone
Sphenoid
Also known as red blood cells
Erythrocytes
Component of blood that helps repair, tears in blood vessel walls, and promotes blood clotting
Platelets
Carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs that was returned to the heart through the superior and inferior vena cava
Pulmonary artery
Heart valve found between the left atrium and left ventricle
Mitral or bicuspid valve
Heart valve found between the right atrium and right ventricle
Tricuspid valve
Vessels that provide blood to the heart muscle
Coronary arteries
Artery that bifurcates into the right common carotid, and right subclavian
Brachiocephalic artery
The artery that primarily supplies, blood to the anterior neck, scalp and face
External carotid artery
Artery that bifurcates into the anterior and middle cerebral artery
Internal carotid artery
Aspect of the sphenoid bone on which the basilar artery rests
Clivus
The membranous portion of the Dura mater containing the superior sagittal sinus
Falx cerebri
Artery that forms, the left gastric hepatic and splenic arteries
Celiac artery
Van created by the splenic and superior mesenteric veins
Portal vein
Vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart
Pulmonary veins