Fundamental Questions Flashcards
What are some indications for an aorta evaluation?
- Pulsating abdominal mass
- Calcifications
- Aneurysm
Risk Factors for an Aneurysm are:
- Over age ______
- Hx of _____ use
- _____tension
- Known ______ disease
- Family history of _______
- 60
- Tobacco
- Hyper
- Cardiovascular
- AAA
The aorta originates from the ______ of the heart
Left ventricle
The Abdominal aorta begins when it _____ the ______
Pierces
Diaphragm
The ______ trunk is the first major branch
Celiac
The ______ is the next major branch
SMA
_______ arteries arise laterally
Renal
The celiac trunk is the _______ branch
First major
The SMA is the ______ branch
next major
Renal arteries arise ______
Laterally
The ______ arises near the bifurcation
IMA
The IMA arises near the ______
bifurcation
The aorta bifurcate into the _____
Iliac arteries
The _____ bifurcates into the Iliac arteries
Aorta
For the aorta we measure ______ to ____ wall
Outer
Outer
The ____ aorta lies deep in the abdomen
Proximal
The proximal aorta lies deep in the____
Abdomen
The proximal aorta is _____ in diameter
2-3 cm
The proximal aorta courses _____ and tapers in the ______ portion
- Anteriorly
- Inferior
PW angle should be kept at _____ degrees
60
For aorta measure ______
PSV
Aorta patient prep:
- NPO for ______
- ______ Transducer
- ______ Position
- 6 hours
- 2.5-4 MHz
- Supine
What are possible echo indications?
-Chest pain
- Dyspnea
- Arrhythmia
- Cardiomegaly
- Infection
- Valve repair
- Valve replacement
- Congestive heart failure
- Syncope
What is the normal measurement for the aortic root end-diastolic?
2-3.7 cm
What is the normal measurement for ACS in systole?
1.5-2.6 cm
What is the normal measurement for the Left atrial end-diastolic dimension?
3-4 cm in men
The normal RVIDd measurement is ______
2-3 cm
The normal IVSd measurement is ______
0.6-1 cm
The normal LVIDd measurement is ______
4.2-5.8 cm
The normal LVIDs measurement is ______
2.5-4 cm
The normal LVPWd measurement is ______
0.6-1 cm
What is the ejection fraction equation?
EF% = ((LVIDd^3 - LVIDs^3) / LVIDd^3) x 100
Ejection fraction is the _______of ______ pumped out of ______ with each _______
- Fraction
- Blood
- Heartbeat
Normal ejection fraction is ______
50-75%
What is the RVSP equation?
RVSP = TR + RA pressure
Normal RVSP is ______
15-30 mmHg
If the SPAP is less than _____ mmHg it is _____
- 35
- Normal
The distal aorta is _____ in diameter
1-1.5 cm
If the diameter is _____ than or _____ to ______ cm with an IVC collapsibility of ___ than_____% with sniff, then the RA is 3 mmHg
- Less
- Equal
- More
- 50
____ mmHg is normal RA pressure
3
If the diameter is _____ than ______ cm with an IVC collapsibility of ___ than_____% with sniff, then the RA is 15 mmHg
- Greater
- 2.1 cm
- Less
- 50
_____ is high RA pressure
15 mmHg
_____ is intermediate RA pressure
8 mmHg
Maximum pulmonic velocity should be ______ than _____
- Less
- 2 m/s
E wave is ______ than A wave
Taller
____ wave is taller than ___ wave
- E
- A
Normal aortic valve velocity should be ______ than _____
- Less
- 2 m/s
The _____ head vessels of the aortic arch are the ________
- Three
- Innominate arteries
- Left CCA
- Left Subclavian artery
What should be recorded before a pediatric scan?
- Patient information
- Height & weight
- Oxygen saturation
Higher frequency = _____ penetration
Less
Lower frequency = _______ penetration
Higher
______ frequency = Less penetration
Higher
______ frequency = More penetration
Lower
______ frequency is ______ for small infants
-Higher
- Better
______ frequency is ______ for older children
-Lower
-Better
______ frequency is ______ for deeper structures
- Lower
- Better
______ frequency has a higher resolution
Higher
______ frequency has a lower resolution
Lower
What are some signs for a LEV exam?
- Swelling
- Pain
- Redness
- Erythema
- Warmth
What is a DVT?
Deep vein thrombosis
Deep veins are paired with an _____
artery
Are superficial veins paired with an artery?
No
Deep veins are located ______ in ______ tissue
-Deep
- Muscular
Superficial veins are located _____ within muscular _____
- Primarily
- Fascia
Superficial veins carry _____ blood
Significantly less blood
Superficial veins _____ into the ____ system
- Drain
- Deep
What transducer is used for a LEV exam?
- 5-7 MHz Linear
For LEV patient is positioned _____ with leg _____ rotated
- Supine
- Externally
For LEV bed is placed in ______
Reverse trendelenburg
Normal findings for LEV exam are:
- ______ lumen
- _______ veins
- ________ flow
- _________
- Anechoic
- Compressible
- Spontaneous & Phasic
- Augmentation
LEA Patient Prep:
- _____ fitting ____
- ______ room
- Patient in _____ state
- Remove patients ____ & _____
- Avoid ______ or _____ on day of exam
- Loose
- shorts
- Basal
- Shoes
- Hosiery
- Oils
- Lotions
LEA Clinical Indications:
- _____ when walking in ________
- ______ pulses in ______
- _____ feet
- _________
- _________ rubor
- Prior history of _____
- Pain, calf, thigh, or buttock
- Decreased, Femoral, popliteal, pedal
- Cold
- Gangrene/necrosis
- Dependant
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
What is claudication?
Pain when walking
How should the patient be positioned for LEA?
Supine
What transducer is being used for LEA?
4-8 MHz pencil probe
The doppler probe angle should be _____ degrees
45-60
Normal LEA Doppler signals are _____
Triphasic
PVA and segmentals cuff placement is at the :
- _____ thigh
- _____ thigh
- _____ knee
- ______
- High
- Low
- Below
- Ankle