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In lower extremity venous scanning, should PRF be high or low? - ANSWERIt should be low due to the slower flow in the LEV's. During LEV, name the reasons for cephalad flow to diminish. - ANSWERInspiration, valsalva, proximal compression. What does the Valsalva maneuver due to venous flow? - ANSWERIt stops/dimishes it throughout the whole body. T or F- If respiratory pressure changes are not transmitted to the lower extremity venous signals, the tech should be suspicious of proximal o...

At what time during fetal growth is the heart first fully developed? - ANSWER40 Days Following electrical depolarization of the myocardial cell membrane, which ion rushes in first, and which ion rushes in later? - ANSWERsodium followed by calcium Which ion helps slow heart muscle contraction? - ANSWERpotassium In the cardiac cell action potential, what phases are included in the absolute refractory period? - ANSWERPhases 1 into Phase 3 When contracting against which of the following ...

Which of the following would most likely result in a late systolic murmur? - ANSWERMVP typically happens late and has a late click.. And you would get a later murmur associated the MR Called "click murmur syndrome" Electrical alternans is usually associated with - ANSWERpericardial effusion Fine high frequency diastolic flutter of the mitral valve is most consistent with - ANSWERAortic insufficiency- called austin flint murmur Which of the following echocardiographic findings i...

The first major branch of the aorta is the _________. - ANSWERInnominate artery. The angular artery is the terminal part of what artery? - ANSWERFacial artery The arterial pulsations felt infront of the ear just aboube the zygomatic arch are from which artery? - ANSWERSuperficial temporal artery. The common carotid artery divides into external and internal carotid arteries at the level of the upper border of the ___________. - ANSWERThyroid cartilage. What arteries arise from the s...

What is the major difference between protocols for cardiac treadmill and claudication treadmill testing? - ANSWERSpeed is varied during a cardiac treadmill test to increase heartrate to a specific target level. During a treadmill test, patient complains of pain in the left arm and jaw, but denies any other pain. What is the most likely consideration? - ANSWERAngina. What is the normal diameter for the abdominal aorta? - ANSWER2-3 cm. After walking 5 minutes on treadmill, patient experie...

The vascular disease that presents as back, abdominal, or flank pain is: - ANSWERAbdominal aortic aneurysm The circle of Willis receives its blood supply from which combination of arteries? - ANSWERCarotid and Vertebral arteries Atherosclerosis is a disease the begins in the: - ANSWERIntima A disease that affects primarily the Intima and may extended into the media is: - ANSWERAtherosclerosis In the cerebrovascular system, atherosclerosis occurs my commonly in the: - ANSWERCarotid Bu...

The first major branch of the aorta is the _________. - ANSWERInnominate artery. What arteries arise from the subclavian artery? - ANSWERVertebral, Internal thoracic, internal mammary and thyrocervical trunk. The angular artery is the terminal part of what artery? - ANSWERFacial artery The arterial pulsations felt infront of the ear just aboube the zygomatic arch are from which artery? - ANSWERSuperficial temporal artery. The common carotid artery divides into external and internal c...

Abdominal Aorta waveform(s) - ANSWERLow resistance proximal, Higher resistance beyond renals Celiac Artery supplies - ANSWERLiver, spleen, stomach, & proximal small bowel Branches of the Abdominal AO - ANSWER1st major-Celiac artery (trunk/axis) 2nd major-SMA Renals 3rd major-IMA (after renals) Celiac Axis - ANSWERBranches into Common Hepatic (to right), Splenic, & Left Gastric (off left) Common Hepatic Arteries - ANSWERGives rise to the Gastroduodenal artery in PANC head & divide...

Lateral resolution is related to - ANSWERThe spacing of reflectors perpendicular to the beam When using Doppler ultrasound, what is proportional to the amount of absorption and determines the depth of penetration? - ANSWERFrequency of the transmitted ultrasound If the frequency of the transducer increases, the wavelength - ANSWERDecreases Clinical manifestations of portal hypertension include (3) - ANSWER-splenomegaly -encephalopathy -Ascites What symptoms suggest compromised cir...

The common carotid divides into its external and internal branches usually at the level of the upper border of the: a) hyoid b) cricoid c) thyroid cartilage d) cricothyroid membrane e) carina - ANSWERc) thyroid cartilage The prominence of the larynx is formed by the: a) hyoid bone b) thyroid cartilage c) cricoid cartilage d) thyroid gland e) greater cornu - ANSWERb) thyroid cartilage The infraorbital artery is a terminal branch of the: a) maxillary artery b) facial artery c) i...