Module 2 Pt2: Therapeutic Equipment And Instrumentation

Question 1

What procedure is performed to remove a thrombus that has broken away from a vessel wall and lodged itself within a vital segment of vessel such as a cerebral artery?

A) atherectomy
B) mechanical thrombectomy
C) embolectomy
D) thrombectomy

Answer 1

C) embolectomy

Question 2

The 2nd measurement of a balloon catheter typically identifies the balloon’s:

A) occlusive length.
B) taper.
C) diameter.
D) usable length.

Answer 2

D)Useable length

Question 3

How does a mechanical thrombolysis device remove thrombi from within the vascular system?
A) stent retrieval
B) high pressure, high velocity saline jets
C) percutaneous transluminal angioplasty
D) rotational and directional elimination

Answer 3

B) high pressure, high velocity saline jets

Question 4

A thrombectomy device uses a stent-like structure to remove a thrombus by __________ it.

A) compressing
B) macerating
C) ensnaring
D) effacing

Answer 4

C) ensnaring

Question 5

Which suture material is used internally to close a subcutaneous pocket because it will dissolve?

A) nylon
B) vicryl
C) silk
D) ethilon

Answer 5

B) vicryl

Question 6

Which of the following does NOT describe an essential biological characteristic of an implantable device?

A) noncarcinogenic
B) nonallergenic
C) nonopposable
D) nontoxic

Answer 6

C) nonopposable

Question 7

What type of device is indicated for use when thrombosis of the deep veins is noticed during an ultrasound evaluation of the extremities?

A) caval filters
B) coils
C) embolic materials
D) stents

Answer 7

A) caval filters

Question 8

Central venous catheters can be divided into two distinct categories: catheters with external ports and catheters with a subcutaneous port.

A) True
B) False

Answer 8

A) True

Question 9

How is the usable length of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) selected?

A) They come in standard lengths.
B) They are cut to the appropriate length.
C) The excess length is tied off.
D) The tip-to-cuff length is measured.

Answer 9

B) They are cut to the appropriate length.

Question 10

A coil is constructed of:

A) Dacron fibers, stainless steel, or platinum.
B) various polymers.
C) 75% cobalt chromium and 25% platinum tungsten bimetallic material.
D) N-butyl cyanoacrylate.

Answer 10

A) Dacron fibers, stainless steel, or platinum.

Question 11

Ethiodol and Lipiodol aid the visualization of embolic glue and delay:

A) clotting.
B) ionization.
C) polymerization.
D) lyophilizing.

Answer 11

C) polymerization.

Question 12

How are embolic particles selected for embolization of a bleed or cessation of flow through a vessel?

A) In conjunction with a vascular plug.
B) Based on the tortuosity of the vascular anatomy.
C) Based on the most comfortable, pliable choice that suits the system.
D) Using the best-matched density suspension guidelines from the manufacturer.

Answer 12

D) Using the best-matched density suspension guidelines from the manufacturer.