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What's the first major arterial branch of the aorta is the? - Innominate artery or brachiocephalic artery The vertebral artery usually arises from the: - Subclavian Artery The incidence of new strokes per year is: - from 500,000 to 700,000 The abbreviation TIA stands for: - Transient Ischemic Attack A TIA of the right anterior hemisphere of the brain will likely affect: - The left side of the body - affects the side of the body opposite that of the ischemic hemisphere Amaurosis Fugax rel...

The _____ is the first branch of the aortic arch. - Innominate artery/ Brachiocephalic Name the three branches of the aortic arch. ILL - a. Innominate artery/ Brachiocephalic b. Lt CCA c. Lt Subclavian artery The radial artery runs on the ___ side of the forearm. - Lateral The radial artery branches to form the ___ part of the palmar arch. - SUPERFICIAL The Radial artery TERMINATES in the _____ Palmar Arch (Just remember that the ulnar branch and termination is opposite of the radial arte...

what is dynamic aperture? A.aperture that varies with transmit frequency B.aperture that decreases as a function of time C.aperture that increases with increasing focal length D.aperture that changes as a function of frame rate - C to which acoustic variable is penetration depth inversely related? A.frequency B.wavelength C.period D.propagation speed - A which imaging mode requires a broadband transducer? A.continuous wave doppler B.Pulsed wave doppler C.color flow imaging D.harmon...

What is the slight thickening at the tips of the aortic valve leaflets? - node of Arantius What is the purpose of the sinuses of Valsalva? - The sinuses sit behind each valve cusp and function as support for the valves in systole and a reservoir of blood for coronary artery flow in diastole Where is the sinotubular junction? - just superior to the sinuses of Valsalva, as the aortic root narrows What will a bicuspid AO valve look like in PLAX and PSAX? - in PLAX: doming of the leaflets in sy...

The congenital cardiac anaomaly seen most frequently in adults is: A. Ebstein's anomaly B. Bicuspid aortic valve C. Ventricular septal defect D. Endocardial cushion defect - B. Bicuspid aortic valve Which endocardiographic window is used in the detection and assessment of the inferior vena cava? A. apical B. subcostal C. parasternal D. suprsternal - B. Subcostal What is the number and location of the papillary muscles of a normal mitral valve? A. one; the posteromedial B. two; the p...

ability of test to detect disease - sensitivity ability of test to detect normalcy - specificity how often positive study is correct - PPV how often negative study is correct - NPV how good a test is - accuracy stroke symptoms of ipsilateral amaurosis fugax and contralateral weakness are associated with which intracranial vessel - ICA stroke symptoms of behavioral changes are associated with which intracranial vessel - MCA

Produced when a signal from the SA node spreads through the atria on a ECG - P-Wave Detects electrical current in the heart - Electrocardiogram Generated by ventricular repolarization - T-Wave produced when signal from AV node spreads through ventricular myocardium and depolarizes muscle - QRS complex The heart beats due to this - autorhythmicity Charge shifts from negative to positive - Depolarization Nerve like process that spreads action potential through ventricular myocardium - Purki...

When you activate harmonic imaging and add a focal zone to the field of view, which type of resolution improves the most? A. Axial B. Elevational C. Lateral D. Contrast - C. Lateral The sonographer can improve the axial resolution by: A. Using a higher frequency transducer B. Adjusting the dynamic range C. Increasing the demodulation of the signal D. Adjusting the monitor contrast - A. Using a higher frequency transducer As a pulse travels through a medium, the amplitude of the pulse ...

The fundamental or operating frequency - is affected by the thickness of the PZT element Which could not be used as the coupling medium (gel)? - barium sulfate The piezo electric effect is best described as - deformation from voltage sent to the crystals How thick is the element if the frequency is 3 MHz? - half the wavelength of the wave in the PZT The gel has greater impedance that the matching layer but less than the impedance of the PZT elements' - false The impedance of the PZT cryst...

*** What action would be most in keeping w the ALARA principle while performing a diagnostic ultrasound exam? - Complete the diagnostic scan in a timely fashion at the lowest output power that achieves a quality image Advocating use of the ALARA principle (as low as reasonably achievable) prudently minimizes the risk of bio effects (even tho epidemiological studies have revealed no known risk associated w the use of diagnostic ultrasound) ***During performance of an obstetric ultrasound ex...

Which is the most anterior chamber of the heart? - The right ventricle What is the pericardium? - It is a fibroserosal sac that surrounds most of the heart and roots of the great vessels Name the two main layers of the pericardium - 1) Fibrous layer which is the outermost layer 2) Serous pericardium which is the inner layer and can be broken into two layers. 1. Parietal layer 2. Visceral layer which is also known as epicardium Where is the serous fluid located within the pericardial sac?...

What is the first branch of the aortic arch? - coronary artery followed by the innominate/brachiocephalic Name the three branches of the aortic arch? - a. Innominate artery/ Brachiocephalic (branches into rt. cca & subclavian) b. Lt CCA c. Lt Subclavian artery The radial artery runs on what side of the forearm? - Lateral side The radial artery branches to form what part of the palmar arch? - Superficial palmar arch Where does the radial artery terminate? (Just remember that the ulnar bra...

What is the first branch of the aortic arch? - Innominate artery/ Brachiocephalic Name the three branches of the aortic arch? - a. Innominate artery/ Brachiocephalic b. Lt CCA c. Lt Subclavian artery The radial artery runs on what side of the forearm? - Lateral side The radial artery branches to form what part of the palmar arch? - Superficial palmar arch Where does the radial artery terminate? (Just remember that the ulnar branch and termination is opposite of the radial artery) - Termin...

Name the arteries of the Circle of Willis. - Anterior cerebral artery (left and right) Anterior communicating artery Internal carotid artery (left and right) Posterior cerebral artery (left and right) Posterior communicating artery (left and right) The basilar artery and middle cerebral arteries, supplying the brain, are also considered part of the circle Name the branches of the ICA proximal to distal. - Ophthalmic artery, Supraorbital, frontal and nasal arteries What will a Doppler wav...

The peak velocity of aortic regurgitation indicates the maximum pressure gradient between: the aorta and the LV in systole the aorta and the LV in diastole the LV and the LA in diastole the LV and the LA in diastole - the aorta and the LV in diastole Which type of image resolution improves with proper placement of the focal zone at the area of interest? temporal lateral contrast elevational - Lateral The tissue of the interventricular septum will be best visualized when: the US beam ...

A patient with conduction abnormalities, asymmetric LVH, and hyper echoic endocardial layer most likely suffers from? - Fabry Disease What measurements are needed to calculate Left Atrial Pressure? - MR velocity and Systolic BP Congenital PS is most commonly associated with what? - Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) What is the first parameter to consider when assessing a patient for diastolic dysfunction? - LV Ejection Fraction Describe the difference between a true aneurysm of the LV and a ...

While performing an applicable view during a microbial contrast echo on a patient with suspected wall motion abnormality in the basil interior latter left ventricle segment you notice significant swirling of the contrast in the area of the Apex how can you adjust the controls to reduce this artificial squarely - Decrease the mechanical index setting Aliasing will occur at the point when the Doppler shift - Exceeds 1/2 PRF Which of the following describes the difference between silos and gre...

Which of the following would most likely result in a late systolic murmur? - MVP typically happens late and has a late click.. And you would get a later murmur associated the MR Called "click murmur syndrome" Electrical alternans is usually associated with - pericardial effusion Electrical alternans= the height of QRS varies (taller and shorter) this is cause by the fluid around the heart causing the heart to swim around so the electrical axis is constantly changing Which coronary artery...

Which patient population is more sensitive to dosage errors A. Male patients 25-40 B. Bariatric patients C. A patient with a history of polypharmacy D. Pediatric patients - D. Pediatric patients The National Patient Safety Goals directed at improving staff communication review the need for A. ensuring important test results are communicated to the right person on time B. transferring patients to the correct next level of care C. completing perioperative charting prior to transfer to the ...

Which Aortic leaflet is the superior one in the PSLA - Right Leaflet Name the tricuspid leaflets - Posterior and Anterior The coronary arteries come off of the.. - Sinus of Valsalva Name the vessels coming off the arch and the most proximal or distal. - Innominate (proximal), left carotid, and the left subclavian (distal) What cardiac pathology is associated with bicuspid aortic valves? - Coarctation of the Aorta Where do the most aortic Coarctation occur? - After the take-off of the left ...