ARRT- VI EXAM 2024
90% of carotid artery narrowing are localized to: - ANS-The bifurcation of the CCA or
proximal ICA
A 50/50 diluted contrast injection of _ to _ mL is sufficient to visualize the vessels from
the elbow to the shoulder: - ANS-6 to 8 mL
A catheter that is inserted into an artery and manipulated to a further order is termed
________ placement - ANS-selective
A catheter that is inserted into the urinary bladder to drain urine: - ANS-Foley catheter
A common antibiotic used in the IR suite while placing a port or stent is: - ANS-Ancef
(cefazolin)
A large improvement in the contrast (contrast) resolution in a digital angiographic
technique is the result of a technique called: - ANS-Image subtraction
A pelvic angiogram performed in a 30 degree LAO will demonstrate the bifurcation of
what? - ANS-right external/internal iliac bifurcation and
left common femoral bifurcation
A true aneurysm will: - ANS-involve all 3 layers of the arterial wall
A Whitaker test is used to determine what? - ANS-it measures the pressure in the
kidneys and bladder to determine if there is a significant obstruction
Access needles are differentiated by: - ANS-Diameter, length, and specialization
Advantages of CO2 - ANS-low viscosity, highly soluble, no maximum total dose, readily
available, no allergic reactions, and no renal toxicity. (low cost)
Adverse effects of protamine sulfate include: - ANS-hypotension and anaphylaxis
Albumin - ANS-protein in blood; maintains the proper amount of water in the blood
Travel value >4.0 g/dL
,Low levels increase the risk if ill ones, hospitalization, and mortality
Alteplase is an example of: - ANS-A thrombolytic
Amiodarone - ANS-Is an anti-arrhythmic drug used to treat atrial and ventricular
arrhythmias.
Some side effects include; bradycardia, hypotension, & pulmonary toxicity
Amiodarone (Cordarone) - ANS-An anti arrhythmic drug used for arterial and ventricle
arrhythmias.
It can cause bradycardia and hypotension.
It can cause pulmonary toxicity.
Ampulla of Vater - ANS-small opening in the duodenum in which the pancreatic and
common bile duct enter to release secretions
An AVM diagnosis is best confirmed by: - ANS-DSA
An example of a permanent embolic agent is: - ANS-Coils
An SMV projection is used to evaluate: - ANS-Vertebrobasilar junction and the middle
cranial fossa
Angiographic appearance of takayasu's arthritis: - ANS-Long, smooth, concentric
stenosis
Arteries of the Upper Extremity - ANS-subclavian, axillary, brachial, radial and ulnar,
palmar and digital
Arteriovasospasm does what the time it takes the contrast to reach the completed
cycle? - ANS-Increase the time, or make it longer
Artherosclerosis in renals are most likely to affect: - ANS-The proximal 1/3
As the superficial femoral artery passes through the adductor canal it becomes the: -
ANS-popliteal artery
Atraumatic Chiba needles have a: - ANS-beveled cannula and a stylet
Atropine - ANS-Guards against vasovagal reactions. Contraindicated for patients with
asthma, heart disease, and glaucoma
AV Fistulas are most often created by using which artery and vein? - ANS-brachial &
cephalic
Average GFR: - ANS-100-125ml/min
Battery - ANS-The actual laying hands on or willful or wrongful use of weapons or
instruments
Battery Form - ANS-general form with blank spaces to fill in more descriptive terms
Bezodiazepines - ANS-Anti anxiety medicines. Diazepam, versed, and flurazepam
hydrochloride
Biliary tubes are characterized by having sideholes where? - ANS-on the distal pigtail
and up the shaft of the catheter
Blanket Form - ANS-usually signed on admission, covers all general procedures
branches of thoracoacromial trunk - ANS-acromial, pectoral, clavicular, deltoid
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