Intro To Vascular

Question 1

3 branches of the aortic arch

Answer 1

1. Brachiocephalic/I nominate
2. Left Common Carotid(CCA)
3. Left Subclavian Artery

Question 2

Braciocephalic artery branches into:

Answer 2

Right CCA and Right Sublavian artery

Question 3

Right CCA branches into:

Answer 3

Right Internal & External Carotid Artery(ICA/ECA)

Question 4

Right Subclavian artery branches into:

Answer 4

Right vertebral artery

Question 5

Right External Carotid Artery(ECA) feeds the:

Answer 5

Face

Question 6

Right ECA is located:

Answer 6

Medial and anterior, has its own branches

Question 7

Right Internal Carotid Artery is located:

Answer 7

Lateral and posterior, no branches

Question 8

Out of the Right ICA & ECA, which is larger in diameter?

Answer 8

ICA

Question 9

Left CCA branches into:

Answer 9

Left Internal & External Carotid Arteries

Question 10

Left vertebral artery branches off of:

Answer 10

Left subclavian artery

Question 11

Left and right vertebral arteries join to form:

Answer 11

Basilar artery

Question 12

Indications for a carotid ultrasound

Answer 12

Neurological symptoms
Bruit
TIA

Question 13

Turbulent flow in a stenotic artery causes this vascular sound

Answer 13

Carotid Bruit

Question 14

No Doppler is performed at this location during sonographic exam

Answer 14

Bulb

Question 15

The bulb of carotid usually has ____ flow

Answer 15

Turbulent

Question 16

Surgical treatment for carotid plaque:

Answer 16

Endarterectomy or stenting

Question 17

Lab indicator for Lower Extremity Venous(LEV) ultrasound

Answer 17

Elevated D-dimer

Question 18

If DVT is suspected, do not ____

Answer 18

Compress vein