CCI ARDMS practice test

On an apical 4 chamber view, if you move the color Doppler sample box from the mitral level to the pulmonary veins, _______________. A. the PRF increases B. temporal resolution will increase C. the frame rate decreases D. the sample size should be increased for better pulmonary venous flow evaluation - Answer- c. the frame rate decreases Which of the following procedures can be performed during a left heart catheterization? A. ventriculogram B. pulmonary angiography C. pulmonary capillary wedge pressure assessment D. right ventricle systolic pressure assessment - Answer- A. ventriculogram Which of the following is associated with a diastolic murmur? A. VSD B. persistent left SVC C. tricuspid stenosis D. tricuspid regurgitation - Answer- c. tricuspid stenosis The pulmonary valve is best evaluated with Doppler in which echocardiography view? A. Subcostal B. Parasternal long axis C. Parasternal short axis D. Apical 3 - Answer- c parasternal short axis If a patient suffers from a syncopal episode due to a vasovagal reaction after the contrast injection, how should you position the patient to help them recover? A. Place them in the lithotomy position B. Place them in Trendelenburg position C. Place them in Fowler position D. Roll them onto their left side with arms extended above their head - Answer- b. place them in trendelenburg position Which transducer position provides the best view of the descending thoracic aorta for assessment of diameter? A. apical B. parasternal C. subcostal D. suprasternal - Answer- a. apical Which of the following tasks is not normally performed prior to the start of the echo exam? A. obtain surgical history B. review prior studies and reports C. offer treatm