CCI exam questions with correct answers

Which valves separate the areas of greatest pressure differences (and lowest) Answer Mitral valve (TV) The LAD lies in the _______ interventricular sulcus? Answer Anterior From the left parasternal window which of the following are you most likely to get accurate velocity measurements? Answer pulmonary artery During which phase do the Coto Aries fill? Answer Easily diastole From the apical 4ch view how do you rotate the transducer to obtain the apical LAX? Answer Counterclockwise 120 Which valve sits at the opening of the coronary sinus? Answer Thebesian Which has the fastest intrinsic rate? Answer SA node With a velocity of .5 m/sec what is the gradient? Answer 1 mm Hg How do you eliminate aliasing on PW spectral Doppler? Answer Switch to CW Doppler What does VTI x CSA equal? Answer Dopple