Ivc Iliac Quiz 1

Front 1

A vascular technologist conducting an IVC Duplex scan would expect the waveform in the distal IVC to be pulsatile.

Back 1

false

Front 2

Two dimensional imaging alone is useful in determining partial occlusion of the IVC.

Back 2

false

Front 3

A device that may be placed to prevent pulmonary embolus in the presence of IVC thrombus could be:

Back 3

Greenfield Filter

Front 4

The venous flow in this image of the IVC would be considered:

Back 4

anormal

Front 5

The venous waveform in this IVC image is

Back 5

Indicative of abnormal continuous flow

Front 6

The waveform depicted in this IVC image is:

Back 6

indicative of more proximal venous thrombosis

Front 7

The following device would be considered:

Back 7

Interruption device

Front 8

A 32 year old patient presents to the vascular lab with left lower extremity edema. The patient indicates that the swelling has been present for approximately three days. The patient has a history of cancer and has been undergoing radiation to the pelvic area. How would you interpret the following image?

Back 8

acute iliac thrombus

Front 9

The following image depicts abdominal anatomy. Be sure to study the image carefully. Identify letter A, B and C.

Back 9

A is aorta, B is spine and C is IVC

Front 10

This appears to be a normal image.

Back 10

no

Front 11

If not normal, what could be wrong with this image?

Back 11

Either 2 or 3

Front 12

When utilizing a cross sectional ultrasound approach, the IVC confluence is typically identified posterior to the Aortic bifurcation.

Back 12

True

Front 13

The left common iliac vein tends to course anterior and ____________ to the iliac artery:

Back 13

none of the above

Front 14

Both of the following procedures were utilized to filter thrombus in the IVC.

Back 14

false