Lab); Questions & Answers 100% Correct
With the parasternal long axis view, can we observe all four heart chambers?
Correct Answer-No, we cannot see the right atrium
Of all the projections we have seen so far, which one does not allow you to
visualize the aorta? Correct Answer-Parasternal short axis view in the
papillary plane
Which of the following statements about Doppler is true? Correct Answer-
Post Doppler is used to measure blood flow in a certain area of interest
Which of the following things are important to think about when using Doppler?
Correct Answer-Doppler is an angle-dependent and it is therefore important
that the cursor is parallel to the blood flow.
Which of the following methods are used to assess the systolic function of the
right ventricle? Correct Answer-M-mode and tissue Doppler
Is there any other valve function we can assess in this projection? Correct
Answer-Yes, the pulmonary valve
Does the velocity of the valve prove an issue with the patient's heart?
Correct Answer-No, since it is within the normal values 0.6 - 0.9 m/s
Which one of these can be used to assess if there is any stenosis or regurgitation
of the mitral valve? Correct Answer-press color and place the color box over
the mitral valve to visually assess its functions