7/7/25, 2:10 PM CCI ECHO/ PHYSICS EXAM Flashcards | Quizlet
CCI ECHO \PHYSICS ACTUAL PRACTICE EXAM 2025 -2026 \NEWEST
VERSION WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS \ACTUAL PRACTICE EXAM 2025 \ASSURED PASS ALREADY
GRADED
Science Medicine Cardiology
what are the echo findings preload=
for preload vs afterload dilation
afterload=
hypertrophy
SV equation= EDV - ESV
SV normal = 70-110 ml
SV
EF equation= - ----- 100
EDV
EF normal= >55%
CO equation= SV x heart rate
CO normal= 4-6 L/min
Which study does not allow chest x ray
for the calculation of
ejection fraction?
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With a velocity of 0.5m/sec 1 mmHg
what is the gradient? .5x .5 = .25 and .25 x 4= 1
how do you eliminate switch to CW or increase the PRF
aliasing on PW spectral
doppler?
what does VTI x CSA= doppler stroke volume
does venous return increase increase
or decrease with
inspiration
amyl nitrite is a vasodilatior
inhalation of amyl nitrite decreased afterload
causes:
mitral valve velocity during decreases
inspiration increased or
decreases?
when does IVCT contraction after the R wave
occur with the EKG
when does IVRT - Relaxation after the T wave
occur with the EKG
what is the duration of IVRT 70 msec
and IVCT
AOV and MV are both open at the same time
during the cardiac cycle this
event never
happens during IVRT and IVCT, all 4 cardiac valves are closed
on the wiggers diagram 4-1
when is the MV open
the duration of IVRT will be bradycardia
increased with
LA= end
when is the LV and LA
volumes the highest? systole
LV= end
diastole
8/5
what is the normal RA
pressure S/D
25/0/5
what is the normal RV
pressure S/early diastole/ D
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25/10
what is the normal PA
pressure S/D
what is the normal 10
pulmonary capillary wedge
pressure
what is the normal LA 10/12
pressure
what is the normal LV pressure 120/0/12
what is the normal AO 120/80
pressure
oxygenated blood (left 95% saturated
sided)= ___%
saturated
deoxygenated blood (right 75% saturated
sided)= _______________ %
saturated
where is 02 saturation the coronary sinus
lowest
pulmonary veins O2 pulmonary
saturation is? pulmonary veins= 75%
arteries? pulmonary
arteries = 95%
what is the best cath Left Ventricular angiogram
technique for LV function
in the wiggers diagram, when aov stenosis
LV pressure is much higher
than AOV pressure, we can
assure this wiggers diagram
is showing what
abnormality
LA pressure matches the PCW (pulmonary capillary wedge)
pressure of what other area
what is PCW measuring LA pressure
to determine AS, where are one in the LV and one in the AO or one in the LV and
the catheters placed? "pulled back" across the AOV or one catheter with 2
separate sensors
this imaging transmits and fundamental imaging
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, 7/7/25, 2:10 PM CCI ECHO/ PHYSICS EXAM Flashcards | Quizlet
receives at the same
frequency
this imaging transmits at one harmonic imaging
frequency and receives at the
2nd harmonic- twice the
transmit frequency
Apical swirling of echo high MI
contrast for LVOT is caused
by
sonographers should do 2 times per month
peer to peer reviews how
often for quality/ technical
review?
whose responsibility is it to physician
obtain the informed
consent prior to a TEE
which valve separates the greatest is
areas of greatest pressure Mitral valve
differences? and the lowest is
lowest is? Tricuspid valve
where does the LAD lie anterior interventricular groove or sulcus
which aortic leaflet is the anterior is
superior one in the PLAX RCC
view and posterior
what is the posterior leaflet? is NCC
From the PLAX window, pulmonary artery
which of the following
are you most likely to
get accurate velocity
measurements?
name the tricuspid valve anterior, posterior and septal
leaflets
In the parasternal short-Axial at the Aortic Valve level
where is the LAA on TTE?
- Typically seen in the apical 2 Chamber.
the coronary arteries come off Sinus of Valsalva
the
/ 4/48
CCI ECHO \PHYSICS ACTUAL PRACTICE EXAM 2025 -2026 \NEWEST
VERSION WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS \ACTUAL PRACTICE EXAM 2025 \ASSURED PASS ALREADY
GRADED
Science Medicine Cardiology
what are the echo findings preload=
for preload vs afterload dilation
afterload=
hypertrophy
SV equation= EDV - ESV
SV normal = 70-110 ml
SV
EF equation= - ----- 100
EDV
EF normal= >55%
CO equation= SV x heart rate
CO normal= 4-6 L/min
Which study does not allow chest x ray
for the calculation of
ejection fraction?
/ 1/48
,7/7/25, 2:10 PM CCI ECHO/ PHYSICS EXAM Flashcards | Quizlet
With a velocity of 0.5m/sec 1 mmHg
what is the gradient? .5x .5 = .25 and .25 x 4= 1
how do you eliminate switch to CW or increase the PRF
aliasing on PW spectral
doppler?
what does VTI x CSA= doppler stroke volume
does venous return increase increase
or decrease with
inspiration
amyl nitrite is a vasodilatior
inhalation of amyl nitrite decreased afterload
causes:
mitral valve velocity during decreases
inspiration increased or
decreases?
when does IVCT contraction after the R wave
occur with the EKG
when does IVRT - Relaxation after the T wave
occur with the EKG
what is the duration of IVRT 70 msec
and IVCT
AOV and MV are both open at the same time
during the cardiac cycle this
event never
happens during IVRT and IVCT, all 4 cardiac valves are closed
on the wiggers diagram 4-1
when is the MV open
the duration of IVRT will be bradycardia
increased with
LA= end
when is the LV and LA
volumes the highest? systole
LV= end
diastole
8/5
what is the normal RA
pressure S/D
25/0/5
what is the normal RV
pressure S/early diastole/ D
/ 2/48
,7/7/25, 2:10 PM CCI ECHO/ PHYSICS EXAM Flashcards | Quizlet
25/10
what is the normal PA
pressure S/D
what is the normal 10
pulmonary capillary wedge
pressure
what is the normal LA 10/12
pressure
what is the normal LV pressure 120/0/12
what is the normal AO 120/80
pressure
oxygenated blood (left 95% saturated
sided)= ___%
saturated
deoxygenated blood (right 75% saturated
sided)= _______________ %
saturated
where is 02 saturation the coronary sinus
lowest
pulmonary veins O2 pulmonary
saturation is? pulmonary veins= 75%
arteries? pulmonary
arteries = 95%
what is the best cath Left Ventricular angiogram
technique for LV function
in the wiggers diagram, when aov stenosis
LV pressure is much higher
than AOV pressure, we can
assure this wiggers diagram
is showing what
abnormality
LA pressure matches the PCW (pulmonary capillary wedge)
pressure of what other area
what is PCW measuring LA pressure
to determine AS, where are one in the LV and one in the AO or one in the LV and
the catheters placed? "pulled back" across the AOV or one catheter with 2
separate sensors
this imaging transmits and fundamental imaging
/ 3/48
, 7/7/25, 2:10 PM CCI ECHO/ PHYSICS EXAM Flashcards | Quizlet
receives at the same
frequency
this imaging transmits at one harmonic imaging
frequency and receives at the
2nd harmonic- twice the
transmit frequency
Apical swirling of echo high MI
contrast for LVOT is caused
by
sonographers should do 2 times per month
peer to peer reviews how
often for quality/ technical
review?
whose responsibility is it to physician
obtain the informed
consent prior to a TEE
which valve separates the greatest is
areas of greatest pressure Mitral valve
differences? and the lowest is
lowest is? Tricuspid valve
where does the LAD lie anterior interventricular groove or sulcus
which aortic leaflet is the anterior is
superior one in the PLAX RCC
view and posterior
what is the posterior leaflet? is NCC
From the PLAX window, pulmonary artery
which of the following
are you most likely to
get accurate velocity
measurements?
name the tricuspid valve anterior, posterior and septal
leaflets
In the parasternal short-Axial at the Aortic Valve level
where is the LAA on TTE?
- Typically seen in the apical 2 Chamber.
the coronary arteries come off Sinus of Valsalva
the
/ 4/48
