Chaoter 14 Miscellaneous Conditions/ Tests

Question 1

An abnormal connection between high pressure arterial system and low pressure venous system is termed

Answer 1

Arteriovenous Fistuale (AVF)

Question 2

A fistula close to the heart is a potential increase for

Answer 2

Cardiac failure

Question 3

A fistula located peripherally is more like to cause

Answer 3

Ischemia

Question 4

Proximal arterial flow has greatly increased _______ flow because the fistula reduces resistance

Answer 4

Increased

Question 5

Flow through the AVF has ______ velocities and ______ resistant flow

Answer 5

Higher, lower

Question 6

How long do compressions last when there is a pseudo aneurysm

Answer 6

10-15 minutes

Question 7

When the popliteal artery is possibly compressed by the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle this is called

Answer 7

Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome

Question 8

EA stands for

Answer 8

Epigastric artery

Question 9

The deep superior EA is a terminal branch of the

Answer 9

Internal mammary artery

Question 10

Both EA and perforator’s take blood to the

Answer 10

Rectus abdominis muscle

Question 11

Rectus abdominus muscle, sub-q fat, arteries, perforator’s and overlying skin is called

Answer 11

Transverse Rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap (TRAM)

Question 12

What is another another name for the internal mammary artery

Answer 12

Internal thoracic artery

Question 13

What artery arises off the arch of the subclavian, descending on posterior side of the cartilage of upper 6 ribs about 1 cm from the sternum

Answer 13

Internal mammary artery

Question 14

What artery is utilized as an recipient site for free flaps in breast reconstruction

Answer 14

Internal mammary artery

Question 15

What artery is used to determine suitability for use as graft for coronary artery bypass

Answer 15

Radial artery

Question 16

What frequency transducer is used for radial artery mapping

Answer 16

7.5 or 5 MHz

Question 17

How do you correctly measure veins during a vein mapping

Answer 17

Outer edge to outer edge

Question 18

What occurs with neuro vascular bundle compression by shoulder structures

Answer 18

Thoracic outlet syndrome

Question 19

Most symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome are due to neurogenic compression of what

Answer 19

The brachial plexus

Question 20

Resting waveforms maintained during TOS is considered

A) normal
B) abnormal

Answer 20

A) normal

Question 21

Attenuation or flattening of the waveform in one or more of the positions for TOS is considered

A) normal
B) abnormal

Answer 21

B) abnormal