Test 3 Flashcards
A bypass graft evaluation begins with patient history, surgical record, and type of graft. (T/F)
True
A femoral-femoral graft is also called a jump graft. (T/F)
True
The purpose of this procedure is done to provide access for dialysis. (T/F)
The superficial cephalic and basilic veins are evaluated (mapping) as part of a preop workup for hemodialysis access placement. pg. 209
Radial artery to cephalic vein fistula is the most common. (T/F)
True
The goal of lower extremity arterial testing is to evaluate for arterial disease. (T/F)
True
pg 159
Indirect physiological testing includes: PVR, segmental pressures, waveform analysis, and exercise stress. (T/F)
True
Palpations of pulses with a rating system from 0-3. (T/F)
True
Pg 161
Four cuff method is better at differentiating inflow from femoral artery diease. (T/F)
True
Systolic pressure in the arm is used to calculate the ABI, which pressure (lower or higher) of the brachials will you use to calculate ABI?
Higher
An ABI of 1.4 is highly suggestive of calcified arterial disease. (T/F)
True
Blood pressure cuffs should have a width how much greater compared to the limbs?
20%
What is the important criteria during an imaging arterial system?
~
What plane should you do arterial imaging in?
Saggital
What angle is good for a Doppler study?
45-60 degrees
How long does it take to compress a psuedoaneursym?
20-30 min (30-60min)
What would the arm pressures be if there is evidence of a subclavian steal?
20 mmHg difference
If a patient is complaining of an intermittent claudication, their ABI should be ___.
0.59
What does claudication feel like?
pain and discomfort while walking
Where does the SFA lie in reference to the profunda?
Anterior to the profunda
What are the branches off the popliteal artery?
Anterior Tibials
Posterior Tibials