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PART I Flashcards

0
Q

A PERICARDIAL KNOCK is associated with…

A

Constructive Pericarditis

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Which of the following can mimic MITRAL STENOSIS?

A

Left Atrial Myxoma

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2
Q

Which of the following is the correct definition for RAYLEIGH SCATTERING?

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A form of scattering; When sound scatters systemically in all directions

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3
Q

Which of the following is the correct definition for MVP?

A

Mitral Valve Prolapse; Posterior displacement of one or both MV leaflets in the LEFT ATRIUM during systole

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4
Q

What equation is used to calculate the pressure gradient across:

ASD
VSD or
PDA

A

Qp/Qs ratio

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5
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Define PROPAGATION SPEED

A

Speed at which sound travels thru a medium

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6
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Which of the following are complications of MITRAL STENOSIS?

A

Left Atrial Enlargement
A Fib
Mitral Regurge

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7
Q

With MITRAL STENOSIS it is possible to see a thrombus in the…

A

Left Atrium

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8
Q

What is the most common type of BENIGN CARDIAC TUMOR found in LEFT ATRIUM?

A

MYXOMA

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9
Q

A common cause of RESTRICTIVE CARDIOMYOPATHY is

A

AMYLOIDOSIS

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10
Q

The higher the density of a structure…

A

The ⬇️ the propagation speed
The ⬆️ the impedance

⬆️speed ⬆️stiff
⬇️speed ⬆️density

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11
Q

A known BIOEFFECT of ULTRASOUND

A

Thermal Effect (heating of tissue)

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12
Q

How is the severity of MITRAL REGURGITATION determined?

A

Length && Width of the COLOR FLOW DOPPLER SIGNAL

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13
Q

Which of the following IS NOT a symptom of MITRAL STENOSIS?

A

Nausea

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14
Q

How will a ⬇️ in LV fx effect the pressure gradient across a stenotic valve?

A

⬇️ pressure gradient

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15
Q

Which of the following is the correct unit of measurement for “INCIDENT INTENSITY”?

A

W/cm^2

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16
Q

With MITRAL STENOSIS the “A” kick is ALWAYS lost…

A

FALSE

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17
Q

Which component of the transducer limits ringing of the crystal?

A

Damping Material

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18
Q

Which of the following are common causes for MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE?

A

Marfans Syndrome
Mitral Vegetation
Flail Mitral Leaflet

19
Q

Left Atrial Enlargement is commonly seen in…

A

Moderate/Severe MITRAL REGURGITATION

20
Q

A common 2d finding in patients with CHRONIC SYSTEMIC HYPERTENSIVE DISEASE is

A

Left Ventricular Hypertrophy

21
Q

Stroke Volume x Heart Rate

SV x HR

A

Cardiac Output

22
Q

Which of the following is NOT a cause for PERICARDIAL EFFUSION?

A

Pericarditis
AIDS
PULMONARY HTN
Dresslers Syndrome

23
Q

A MITRAL STENOSIS is heard during what cardiac phase?

A

Early Diastole

24
Q

A cause for DILATED CARDIOMYOPATHY is…

A

Alcohol

25
Q

The most common area for an ATRIAL SEPTAL DEFECT is:

A

Foramen Ovale/Septum Secundum area

26
Q

What equation is used to obtain an AORTIC VALVE AREA?

A

Continuity

27
Q

When transporting a patient on a stretcher you should:

A

Push patient feet first

28
Q

What type of abnormality is associated with an AUSTIN FLINT MURMUR?

A

Aortic Insufficiency

29
Q

The first heart sound correlates with…

A

Mitral && Tricuspid Valve Closure

30
Q

The effects of dobutamine include…

A

⬆️HR

⬆️CONTRACTILITY

31
Q 
Symptoms of:
Fever 
Night sweats 
New onset mumur
Had Recent Dental Work
WHAT WOULD U LOOK FOR?
A

Vegetations on Valves

32
Q

The cursor for obtaining a M-Mode of LV is placed

A

At tip of PAP muscle

33
Q

Where is the transducer placed && indicator marker direction for a PLAX view?

A

4th intercostal space with indicator pointing to RIGHT shoulder

34
Q

What type of reflection is produced when ULTRASOUND waves strike a smooth surface that’s larger than the sound wavelength?

A

SPECULAR

35
Q

What is the MUSCULAR BAND called that is seen in the apex of the RIGHT VENTRICLE on an APICAL 4 CHAMBER view?

A

Moderator Band

36
Q

The pressure gradient obtained from echo is a(n):

A

Instantaneous pressure gradient

37
Q

The component of the transducer that decreases the impedance between the crystal && air is the:

A

Matching Layer

38
Q

What is the most important factor in Doppler equation?

A

COSINE of the angle

39
Q

The DE excursion on the m-mode of the MITRAL VALVE correlates with:

A

Rapid filling of the ventricles

40
Q

Ways to improve AXIAL RESOLUTION include:

A

⬆️frequency

41
Q

The inner most lining of the

A

Endocardium

42
Q

A BICUSPID AORTIC VALVE should be diagnosed in the PSA-Ao Level during what part of the cardiac cycle?

A

Systole

Because a RAPHE may mimic a 3rd cusp during closure

43
Q

A Type 3 DEBAKEY AORTIC DISSECTION affects the:

A

Descending Aorta ONLY

44
Q

A typical packet size for Doppler imaging is:

A

3-20 pulses

45
Q

If the frequency of the transducer ⬆️, the resolution:

A

⬆️

46
Q

The zone in a sound beam from the transducer (near zone) is called:

A

FRESNAL ZONE

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