Vascular Access and Aorta

Question 1

Multiply depth times 1.41 to get the distance the needle should travel in the … approach for venous puncture

Answer 1

Short axis approach (assumes a 45 degree approach)

Question 2

Catheters for venipuncuncture are usually … in length.

Answer 2

2 cm

Question 3

The proximal aorta is marked by the take off of the …

Answer 3

Celiac axis coming off anteriorly and then the take off of the SMA anteriorly afterward

Question 4

The renal arteries occur within what distance of the take off of the SMA?

Answer 4

2 cm

Question 5

What vessel goes between the SMA and aorta?

Answer 5

The left renal vein

Question 6

The aorta bifurcates around the level of the

Answer 6

Umbilicus

Question 7

Measure the aorta from …. to ….

Answer 7

Outer wall to outer wall

Question 8

What is the greatest diameter of a normal aorta?

Answer 8

2.5 cm

Question 9

AAA is diagnosed at what diameter?

Answer 9

Greater than 3 cm

Question 10

What percenage of AAA are infrarenal?

Answer 10

90%

Question 11

What establishes the diagnosis of ruptured AAA?

Answer 11

AAA with hemodynamics instability

Question 12

The AAA is at greater risk of rupture at what size?

Answer 12

5 cm