CI - RVS Exam Prep latest update CCI RVS EXAM REVIEW WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIOALES|ALREADY GRADED A+

CI - RVS Exam Prep latest update CCI RVS EXAM REVIEW WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIOALES|ALREADY GRADED A+ A thrombus is found in a gastrocnemius muscular vein approximately a third of the way down the calf from the knee. If this were to propagate proximally, it would next invovle: a) the posterior tibial veins b) the anterior tibial veins c) the peroneal veins d) the popliteal vein e) the superficial veins - ANSWERd) the popliteal vein A thrombus is found in a soleal vein, a bit proximal to mid calf. If this were to propagate, it would next involve: a) the posterior tibial veins b) the anterior tibial veins c) the popliteal vein d) the posterior arch vein e) the great saphenous vein - ANSWERa) the posterior tibial veins Approximately what percentage of untreated calf-vein thrombosis is thought to propagate to a proximal level (i.e., popliteal or above)? a) 3-5% b) 15-20% c) 50-60% d) more than 90% e) all calf-vein thrombosis propagates at least to the popliteal level - ANSWERb) 15-20% Because of the location of the inferior vena cava, the left renal vein crosses _______ to the aorta _______ to the left renal artery. - ANSWERanterior, inferior The superior vena cava is formed by the junction of the: - ANSWERRight and left brachiocephalic veins A patient with chronic venous insufficiency complains of sudden onset of edema and pain in the affected leg. This may be related to: a) recurrence of acute deep venous thrombosis b) elevated right-heart pressures c) failure to wear surgical support stockings d) lymphedema secondary to chronic venous occlusion e) it is probably not vein-related - ANSWERa) recurrence of acute deep venous thrombosis Pitting edema of both lower extremities is likely related to: a) cardiac or systemic origin b) deep venous thrombosis c) primary varicose veins d) secondary varicose veins e) lipidemia - ANSWERa) cardiac or systemic origin A useful landmark for locating the renal arteries is the: a) superior mesenteric artery b) right renal vein c) celiac axis d) common hepatic artery e) inferior mesenteric artery - ANSWERa) superior mesenteric artery