Great vessels measure questions

Question 1

Calculate the collapsibility index if the maximum diameter of the IVC is 2.6 cm and the minimum diameter of the IVC is 2.0 cm.

A. 23%

B. 15%

C. 33%

D. 30%

Answer 1

A. 23%

2.6-2.0=0.6/2.6x100=23%

Question 2

The mitral valve annulus linear measurement can be performed from the apical 4 chamber or 2 chamber view.

True

False

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Match the structure with the measuring technique. inner to inner or leading to leading.

Inferior vena cava

Proximal ascending aorta

Aortic root (sinus of Valsalva)

Main pulmonary artery

Traverse aortic arch

Answer 3

Inferior vena cava
Correct match:
Inner edge to inner edge

Proximal ascending aorta
Correct match:
Leading edge to leading edge

Aortic root (sinus of Valsalva)
Correct match:
Leading edge to leading edge

Main pulmonary artery
Correct match:
Inner edge to inner edge

Traverse aortic arch
Correct match:
Inner edge to inner edge