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1Transthoracic echocardiogram is a
- AUltrasound of the heart
- BNon-invasive study that allows us to examine the heart, valves, and great vessels
- CRelatively quick and reliable
- DAll of the above
2Ultrasound is a sound wave with a frequency greater than ____
- A20 hertz
- B200 hertz
- C2,000 hertz
- D20,000 hertz
3In order to achieve real-time, continuous movement, ____
- ADecrease depth
- BDo not utilize the zoom feature
- CUtilize the largest field of vision possible
- DUtilize the lowest frame rate possible
4The ____ transmits and receives ultrasound pulses that collide with structures, such as the heart walls and valves.
- ATransducer
- BMatching layer
- CNear field
- DUltrasound unit monitor
5When the beam reaches half of its original diameter, the focus is reached; and then beyond that, the far field offers the best resolution.
- AVerdadero
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6The pediatric transducer typically utilized a ___ frequency transducer that provides excellent resolution, while adult transducer utilizes a ___ frequency transducer that provides better depth penetration.
- AHigh/low
- BLow/high
7If the transducer is place too high during the apical views, ___ may result.
- AFalse positive mitral Valve prolapse
- BForeshortening
- COblong images of the heart
- DPericardial effusion
8The best 2D image is produced when the transducer is parallel to the structure being examined.
- AVerdadero
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9Echo windows are determined by the patients physique and sometimes the sonographer needs to practice flexibility and patience in order to find the proper window.
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102D Echo allows us to visualize the relationship between the heart structures in real time.
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11The indicators that travel down the side of the 2D image represent ___ and each indicator is equal to ___ centimeters.
- ADepth/ one
- BGray scale/ one
- CHeart structures/ one
- DTime/ one
12M-mode produces an icepick image of the heart and displays it in the form of a time/depth graph.
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13M-mode is utilized for timing events of the cardiac cycle.
- AVerdadero
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14M-mode produces a two-dimensional graph of the heart.
- AVerdadero
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15The ASE recommends M-mode dimensions, not 2D dimensions.
- AVerdadero
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16Doppler Echo utilizes ultrasound to record the velocity and direction of the blood flow.
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17The CFD appearance is based on ___
- A2D image quality
- BBlood flow velocity
- CColor map
- DAll of the above
18In most labs, flow traveling toward the transducer is ___, and flow traveling away from the transducer is ___.
- ABlue/ Red
- BRed/ Blue
19____ Doppler is used to measure blood flow from a specific site that is < 2 m/s
- AContinuous wave
- BHigh-pulsed repetition frequency
- CNon-imaging continuous wave
- DPulsed Wave
20___ Doppler is superimposed, steerable, and measures any velocity making it ideal for performing valve calculations.
- AContinuous wave
- BHigh-pulsed repetition frequency
- CPEDOF
- DPulsed wave
21Continuous wave Doppler detects flow from a specific sample volume.
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22Aliasing occurs when the velocity is > 2 m/s while using ___ Doppler.
- AContinuous wave
- BPEDOF
- Cpulsed
- Dspectral
23What similarities do PWD and CWD share?
- ABoth are steerable and superimposed on the 2D image
- BBoth have range ambiguity and aliasing when the velocity is > 2 m/s
- CBoth use a focus and measure any velocity flow
- DBoth use a gate and measure high velocity flow
24The PEDOF probe is a non-imaging probe; therefore, the sonographer must rely on the ___
- APlacement of the cursor on the 2D image
- BPosition & angle of the probe and waveform in comparison to the EKG
- CSize of the Doppler gate
- DImage on the screen
25According to the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC), the non-imaging CWD probe must be utilized in the assessment of AS or suspected AS from multiple locations, to include the apex, suprasternal notch, and right parasternal border.
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26What is your most important responsibility during exercise electrocardiography?
- AProviding for safety
- BApplying the leads
- CMonitoring the ECG tracing
- DTaking the patients blood pressure
27Which of the following conditions would be a reason that a patient should not perform exercise electrocardiography?
- ACoronary vascular disease
- BPrevious heart attack
- CCongestive heart failure
- DPrevious symptoms of angina
28What type of test would be performed on a patient who is unable to stand or exercise?
- AChemical (pharmacologic) stress test
- BBlood pressure test
- CTreadmill stress test
- DStress electrocardiogram
29During exercise electrocardiography, your patient appears to be short of breath. After informing the physician of your suspicions, what would you do?
- AContinue the test
- BTake the patient’s blood pressure
- CAsk the patient to stop exercise portion of the test
- DDiscretely count the respiratory rate and compare to the previous rate
30Mr. Jones is on several medications and is scheduled for an exercise electrocardiography test tomorrow. What should you do first to determine if he should take his medications prior to the test.
- ACheck the chart order
- BAsk the physician
- CInstruct the patient not to take his beta blocker medications
- DMr. jones should take all of his medications because they are necessary for his treatment
31A beta blocker is
- AA protocol for exercise electrocardiography
- BA medication for hypertension
- CNecessary when performing exercise electrocardiography
- DA type of ultrasound
32Which of the following is measured during exercise electrocardiography?
- ABlood pressure and temperature
- BBlood pressure and weight
- C12-lead ECG and weight
- D12-Lead ECG and blood pressure
33When educating the female patient for exercise electrocardiography, you should instruct her not to wear
- AShorts
- BTennis shoes
- CAn underwire bra
- DComfortable clothing
34Patients should avoid alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine for at least 8 hours prior to exercise electrocardiography
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35Patients should be encouraged to report any symptoms such as shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, or fatigue during exercise electrocardiography.
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36After exercise electrocardiography, the patient should not take a hot bath or shower for at least 2 hours
- AVerdadero
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37You should discuss the results of the exercise electrocardiography with the patient as soon as the results are available.
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38Patients should wear comfortable, casual clothing on the day of the test, including tennis shoes and loose-fitting pants.
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39You should attach the leads to the chest at the same sites as you would for an ambulatory monitor.
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40Emergency equipment should be available in the room or nearby during exercise electrocardiography
- AVerdadero
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41A [blank_start]chemical stress test[blank_end] is an exercise electrocardiography that is invasive because of injection of a substance to view the vessels around the heart
- Achemical stress test
42The middle layer of the heart, composed of muscle tissue is the [blank_start]myocardium[blank_end]
- Amyocardium
43A [blank_start]beta blocker[blank_end] is a medication used to treat hypertension
- Abeta blocker
44Another name for high blood pressure is [blank_start]hypertension[blank_end]
- Ahypertension
45A stress test in which radioactive tracers are injected to trace the path of blood through the heart is a [blank_start]nuclear stress test[blank_end]
- Anuclear stress test
46Chest pain caused by reduced blood flow is [blank_start]angina[blank_end]
- Aangina
47Abnormal cardiac rhythm is called [blank_start]dysrhythmia[blank_end]
- Adysrhythmia
48A [blank_start]cardiologist[blank_end] is a physician who specializes in the study of the heart
- Acardiologist
49Failure of the heart to pump an adequate amount of blood to the tissue is [blank_start]congestive heart failure[blank_end]
- Acongestive heart failure
50Accumulation of plaque and fatty deposits in the coronary arteries that results in reduced blood flow and oxygenation of the heart is [blank_start]coronary vascular disease[blank_end]
- Acoronary vascular disease
51An echocardiogram is a non invasive diagnostics test that uses ultrasound waves to provide images of the heart and blood vessels
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
52A false positive is a diagnostic test result that indicates that disease is present when in reality no disease is present
- AVerdadero
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53[blank_start]THR[blank_end] is calculated by subtracting the patient’s age from 220, then multiplying that number by a percentage between 60 and 85 as directed by the physician
- ATHR
54A noninvasive procedure requires entrance into a body cavity, tissue, or blood vessel.
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55A Naughton protocol is most commonly utilized for a stress test
- AVerdadero
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56A modified Bruce protocol is most often used during a stress test for patients with an exercise capacity limited by cardiac disease.
- AVerdadero
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57A 12-Lead ECG is obtained toward the beginning of each stage of exercise electrocardiography
- AVerdadero
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58After a stress test, the patient should avoid alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine for at least 3 hours
- AVerdadero
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59A patient should take all of his prescribed medications on the day of his stress test unless the physician directs otherwise.
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60All chest pain is cardiac in origin
- AVerdadero
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61Angina is the heart’s way of complaining it needs more oxygen
- AVerdadero
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62All acute myocardial infarctions present with ST segment elevation
- AVerdadero
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63The A in SAMPLE refers to allergies
- AVerdadero
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64Patients must sign a consent for procedures before receiving narcotics.
- AVerdadero
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65Fibrinolytic agents may be used on any patient
- AVerdadero
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66Beta blockers decrease heart rate and blood pressure
- AVerdadero
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67The circumflex artery supplies blood to the right atrium and ventricle
- AVerdadero
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68What is the name of the innermost layer of an artery?
- ATunica media
- BTunica adventitia
- CTunica os
- DTunica intima
69Which major coronary artery and vessel supplies blood to both ventricles?
- ACircumflex artery
- BLeft anterior descending artery
- CRight descending artery
- DRight main and marginal arteries
70Which of the following complaints may be cardiac in origin?
- AJaw pain
- BNausea
- CIndigestion
- DAll of the above
71Symptoms of unstable angina include which of the following?
- AChest pain that lasts longer than 20 minutes
- BMore frequent or severe chest pain
- CChest pain that occurs with less exertion
- DAll of the answers are correct
72Which three groups of patients often present with atypical symptoms of MI?
- AWomen, infants, and children
- BWomen, elderly patients, and patients with diabetes
- CMen, women, and children with diabetes
- DAll of the answers are correct
73Due to damage to blood vessels, patients with diabetes are ____ as likely as a non diabetic individual to experience a stroke or heart attack
- A10 times
- B5 times
- CTwice
- DNot
74Which of the following are included when referring to acute coronary syndrome?
- ASTEMI, NSTEMI, and unstable angina
- BSTEMI, NSTEMI, and stable angina
- CSTEMI, NSTEMI, and diabetes
- DSTEMI, NSTEMI, and CVA
75What percentage of patients may present with STEMI?
- A20-40
- B40-45
- C75-80
- D100
76What percentage of patients may present with NSTEMI?
- A20-25
- B40-45
- C75-80
- D100
77Heart failure is simply defined as ___
- APulmonary edema
- BHyperlipidemia
- CPulmonary failure
- DPump failure
78Which type of heart failure causes fluid to back up in the lungs, causing pulmonary edema?
- ARight atrial
- BRight ventricular
- CLeft atrial
- DLeft ventricular
79Mnemonic devices are commonly used in medicine to ____
- ACreate a complex tool for specialists only
- BDecrease communication and efficiency of patient care
- CIncrease the amount of time before the patient receives care
- DIncrease efficiency and present a more logical flow to patient care
80Which of the following would not be done during patient assessment and initial treatment of a cardiac patient ?
- AObtain a 12-Lead ECG
- BStart oxygen
- CObtain the vital signs
- DObtain a urine specimen
81Nitroglycerin causes blood vessels to ___ and blood pressure to ___.
- AConstrict, increase
- BRelax, increase
- CConstrict, decrease
- DRelax, decrease
82Which procedure allows visualization of the coronary arteries and placement of a stent?
- ACoronary artery bypass
- BEchocardiography
- CCardiac catheterization
- DEnhanced external counter pulsation
83Coumadin is used to ____
- AIncrease heart rate
- BIncrease clot formation in blood
- CDecrease heart rate
- DDecrease clot formation in blood
84Occlusion of the proximal left coronary artery is often referred to as the [blank_start]widow maker[blank_end]
- Awidow maker
85What should be done in the first 10 minutes of cardiac patients arrival?
- AAssess pain level
- B12-Lead ECG
- CStart oxygen
- DGet urine sample
- ECheck vitals
Información
- Descripción
- Chapter 3,12,14
- Autor
- Lilly Coleman
- Idioma
- English
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