Echo Board Questions

Question 1

Which type of malignant tumor grows in the IVC?

Answer 1

Leiomyosarcoma

Question 2

What ias the second most common primary carcinoma of the heart?

Answer 2

Rhabdomyosarcoma

Question 3

Which of the following cause the IVS to move?
1. restrictive CM
2. constrictive pericarditis
3. RV vol overload
4. pericardial effusion

Answer 3

2. constrictive pericarditis

Question 4

Typically 3D/4D images are acquired over what degree rotation at set intervals?

Answer 4

180 degree

Question 5

When evaluating the PV into the LA, how far should the sample volume be placed proximal to the vein’s junction with the LA?

Answer 5

10mm (1cm)

Question 6

When evaluating the PV flow into the LA, how wide of a sample volume should be used inside the PV?

Answer 6

3-5mm

Question 7

Which type of flow is typically found in the PVs?
1. triphasic
2. biphasic
3. monophasic
4. turbulent

Answer 7

1. triphasic

Question 8

The “S” wave PV flow occurs during….

Answer 8

ventricular systole

Question 9

Which of the following id not a recommendation when determining RV systolic function?
1. “S” of 8cm/s
2. TAPSE of 15mm
3. free wall strain by speckle tracking of -17%
4. fractional area of 30%

Answer 9

3. free wall strain by speckle tracking of -17%

Question 10

T or F ?
Women tend to have smaller atria.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Which of the following below is the correct equation to calcualate the fractional area?

Answer 11

FAC = (EDA - ESA / EDA)

Question 12

Which of the following below is the correct equation to calculate the fractional shortening?

Answer 12

FS = (LVIDd - LVIDs / LVIDd) x 100

Question 13

What does this EKG represent?

Answer 13

ventricular fibrilation