Vascular Techniques Exam 3 Practice

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• Which of the following is a controllable stroke risk factor?
• Which option correctly states the vessels between which a carotid body tumor typically lies?
• Why is quality assurance and documentation essential in vascular imaging?
• What are essential elements of sterile technique for vascular ultrasound?
• The relationship between velocity and pressure at a stenosis is described by which principle?
• Which term describes a stroke lasting longer than 24 hours with permanent damage?
• An aneurysm that bulges from the vessel wall with a narrow neck is called?
• Ruptured intracranial vessels result in which type of stroke?
• What is the term for the inability to coordinate muscular movement?
• Which endoleak type is described as graft fabric/connection failure?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the four aneurysm types?
• What are the benefits and drawbacks of radial access compared with femoral access?
• Which imaging modality provides real-time guidance during arterial cannulation?
• Which option correctly ranks the normal vessel diameters from largest to smallest (ICA, ECA, vertebral)?
• Stenosis means which of the following?
• Which statement about radial access is correct?
• Which of the following is not a BEFAST warning sign?
• How is radiation safety enforced in a vascular lab?
• Where is the most common site for plaque formation in the carotid arteries?
• Stroke symptoms that worsen during a period of observation are characteristic of which condition?
• What is the standard preparation for sterile vascular procedures?
• Which arteries are typically used to obtain ankle systolic pressure for ABI?
• What is the purpose of advancing the dilator and sheath over the guidewire during the Seldinger technique?
• Duplex ultrasound criteria for diagnosing acute DVT?
• Where should velocity be measured to assess a stenosis?
• What is the typical antiplatelet strategy after peripheral vascular stenting?
• The internal carotid artery (ICA) typically shows what type of resistance waveform?
• What duplex findings would suggest a patent bypass graft with flow limitation?
• What is the typical size range for a carotid body tumor?
• Obstruction of a blood vessel by a foreign substance is called?
• Which of the following is an uncontrollable risk factor?
• Blood clot is called:
• Bleeding into the space around the brain is Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
• What is the normal diameter range for the common carotid artery (CCA)?
• How is bypass graft patency typically surveilled?
• Which statement best describes the role of duplex ultrasound in EVAR surveillance?
• Which statement regarding the common femoral artery is true?
• Which procedure is performed through the femoral or radial artery to open a blocked vessel?
• Which term refers to scraping bacteria from a vessel?
• Which of the following is considered an uncontrollable stroke risk factor?
• How is a small femoral artery pseudoaneurysm typically treated?
• Which option best describes a post-traumatic pseudoaneurysm?
• Which term describes a tear in the intimal lining with a false lumen?
• Duplex ultrasound of a normal superficial femoral artery typically shows:
• In Doppler sonography, aliasing occurs when the maximum Doppler shift exceeds which limit?
• In the BEFAST acronym, what does the letter B stand for?
• What is a potential consequence of using an oversized catheter or sheath relative to the artery?
• Which of the following is a controllable risk factor related to blood lipids?
• Which type of blood flow is often observed distal to the area of maximum stenosis?
• Intraplaque hemorrhage results from rupture of which structure?
• Which term describes a language impairment resulting from brain injury?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the four aspects Doppler evaluates?
• Which endovascular modality is specifically described as removing plaque via a device within the artery?
• Which statement best describes the stenting procedure in vascular intervention?
• In radiation safety, which practice helps minimize patient and staff exposure?
• Which of the following is a controllable risk factor for stroke, commonly addressed by treatment?
• Calcified plaque on ultrasound typically shows which feature?
• During needle advancement in the Seldinger technique, which finding confirms arterial entry?
• What strategies reduce the risk of contrast-induced nephropathy?
• What percentage of strokes are ischemic?
• In subclavian steal, obstruction in which vessel triggers vertebral flow reversal?
• Normal vertebral artery velocity range in most patients is:
• Which artery supplies 70% of brain blood flow?
• Which of the following is an uncontrollable risk factor due to congenital or developmental factors?
• What percentage of brain blood supply is provided by the internal carotid artery?
• Which term refers to an aneurysm infected with bacteria?
• Which of the following is an uncontrollable stroke risk factor?
• Which of the following terms describes fainting?
• Spectral broadening on Doppler is most strongly associated with which finding?
• What is collateral circulation and why is it important in PAD?
• Which procedure involves placing a metal mesh tube within the common carotid artery to widen it and improve blood flow?
• Which are the four types of aneurysms listed?
• What is the acronym used to recognize stroke symptoms quickly?
• Which ultrasound finding describes a puncture-site pseudoaneurysm?
• What does ALARA stand for and how is it applied in vascular imaging?
• Which of the following is a controllable risk factor that can be managed to reduce stroke risk?
• Which criterion defines abnormal venous reflux on duplex ultrasound?
• Poikilothermia refers to what in the context of limb ischemia?
• In the BEFAST acronym, what does the letter S stand for?
• When is toe-brachial index preferred over ABI?
• Which ultrasound findings confirm real-time cannulation of an artery?
• Bleeding that occurs in the space surrounding the brain rather than inside the brain tissue is characteristic of which hemorrhage?
• What acronym stands for a resolving ischemic neurological deficit?
• The parameter used to define when aliasing will occur in pulsed wave Doppler is?
• Bleeding into brain tissue due to rupture of an artery is which hemorrhage?
• What term describes an existing abdominal aorta aneurysm involving the entire abdominal aorta?
• Which is the first step in performing the Seldinger technique for arterial access?
• In velocity profiling, what does the baseline velocity represent?
• Subclavian steal phenomenon occurs due to proximal stenosis of the subclavian artery, causing reversal of vertebral artery flow. Which artery is affected by the obstruction?
• Calcified plaque on ultrasound can cause which artifact?
• What are the six Ps of acute limb ischemia relevant to vascular procedures?
• The acronym ACST stands for which study?
• Which waveform feature represents closure of the aortic valve and onset of diastole?
• Which principle describes the relationship between resistance, pressure, and volume?
• What duplex features indicate graft stenosis after bypass surgery?
• NASCET is an acronym associated with carotid stenosis at what threshold?
• Which statement is not typically considered an essential element of a vascular duplex report?
• Which plaque description corresponds to a plaque with a smooth, non-irregular surface?
• Which of the following is a controllable risk factor?
• A mass located between the internal carotid artery (ICA) and external carotid artery (ECA) with a size of 1-6 cm is most likely which entity?
• The angiographic appearance described as a 'string of beads' is characteristic of which condition?
• Bleeding directly into the brain tissue due to a sudden rupture of an artery is most consistent with which type of hemorrhage?
• What is the normal diameter of the vertebral artery?
• What imaging sign on duplex suggests an arteriovenous fistula after catheterization?
• The procedure of scraping out bacteria from a vessel is called what?
• Subclavian steal is proximal to the origin of the vertebral artery. Relative to the origin, its location is:
• The non-atherosclerotic disease with a 'string of beads' appearance most commonly affecting renal or carotid arteries is?
• Interpretation of a marked drop in distal segmental pressures compared with proximal segments?
• What does segmental limb pressure testing assess?
• What are signs of radial artery spasm during catheterization?
• How is the ankle-brachial index calculated?
• In vascular imaging, what does run-off describe?
• The acronym ACST is associated with evaluating 60% stenosis in which vessels?
• Historically, what was the maximum normal ICA PSV?
• Which statement most accurately summarizes common contraindications or limitations to EVAR and when alternatives might be used?
• Which plaque descriptor indicates a homogeneous plaque with no surface irregularities?
• In spectral Doppler, the X-axis represents what parameter?
• A stroke lasting longer than 24 hours up to a couple of weeks but usually returns to normal within 72 hours with no permanent damage is described by which term?
• What unit is used for velocity in arterial Doppler?
• During diagnostic arteriography, what is the role of heparin?
• Which condition can cause strokes and may be repaired with a stent?
• Which artery is characteristically associated with a high-resistance waveform?
• In the BEFAST acronym, what does the letter E stand for?
• A shade descending over one eye due to embolic plaque from the carotid artery is called what?
• A sudden tear in the intimal lining of the artery causing a false lumen is called what?
• In spectral Doppler, the Y-axis represents what parameter?
• In the BEFAST acronym, what does the letter T stand for?
• When would a stent graft be favored over balloon angioplasty?
• In the Seldinger technique, what step comes immediately after the guidewire is positioned in the vessel lumen?
• Which description corresponds to early systolic laminar flow?
• Which statement correctly identifies common arterial access sites for diagnostic and therapeutic peripheral vascular procedures?
• Post-EVAR surveillance includes monitoring for endoleaks and sac size changes. Which finding would most strongly suggest a potential endoleak?
• How are catheter and sheath sizes expressed, and why is this important?
• Fibromuscular dysplasia is most commonly seen in which group?
• What contrast media is typically used in vascular imaging and what is a major risk?
• Which statement about Doppler evaluation is true?
• Which of the following describes the role of duplex imaging after vascular grafts for surveillance?
• Which statement explains why the Ankle-Brachial Index can be unreliable in patients with arterial calcification, and what alternative test can be used?
• What measures help reduce vasospasm during arterial access?
• What is the purpose of vascular closure devices?
• What percentage of brain blood supply is provided by the external carotid artery?
• The external carotid artery (ECA) typically shows what type of resistance waveform?
• What is the role of clinical assessment in graft patency surveillance?
• Which practice is not aligned with ALARA principles?
• Which artery supplies 30% of brain blood flow?
• In spectral Doppler, which axis is used to plot velocity?
• The new normal ICA PSV according to IAC is which value?
• What is the role of venous mapping in planning arteriovenous access or bypass?
• An aneurysm attached to the vascular lumen by a mouth is called which type?
• In the event of a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm, what is the emergent management strategy?
• What is the primary purpose of an EVAR stent graft?
• ABI values define normal, borderline, and PAD as which of the following?
• Which description corresponds to diastolic laminar flow?
• In the BEFAST acronym, what does the letter F stand for?
• Which principle describes the relationship between area, velocity, and pressure at a stenosis?
• What is the normal diameter of the internal carotid artery (ICA)?
• The vertebral artery typically presents what type of resistance waveform on duplex Doppler examination?
• An aneurysm that becomes infected with bacteria is known as what?
• What is the typical duration of manual compression after femoral arterial sheath removal?
• What is a key clinical sign of a groin hematoma after vascular access?
• A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is defined as a mini-stroke lasting minutes to less than 24 hours with complete symptom resolution, and about one-third of patients will have a stroke within one year. What does TIA stand for?
• What is the normal diameter of the external carotid artery (ECA)?
• How are endoleaks detected on post-EVAR duplex imaging?
• Which term describes normal blood flow that occurs in parallel layers and is smooth and streamlined?
• Which imaging modality is typically required to classify endoleak type after EVAR?
• A disadvantage of Pulsed Wave Doppler is the _________ of the Doppler waveform.
• Doppler is used to evaluate which four aspects of blood flow?
• Which duplex waveform pattern most strongly suggests moderate to severe arterial disease?
• Which statement distinguishes deep venous reflux from superficial venous reflux on duplex?
• How many branches does the external carotid artery have?
• What essential elements should be included in a vascular duplex report?
• Which of the following is a controllable stroke risk factor related to lifestyle and habits?
• Bleeding into the space surrounding the brain is best described as Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
• Which imaging modality is commonly used for routine bypass graft patency surveillance?
• After trauma or surgery, a non-atherosclerotic lesion appears as a swirling pocket of blood attached to the artery by a neck. What is this called?
• An existing abdominal aorta aneurysm that involves the entire abdominal aorta is described as what?
• Which procedure is used to physically remove plaque using a device?
• What percentage of strokes are hemorrhagic, which is the most dangerous?
• Which statement best describes common contraindications or limitations to EVAR and when alternatives might be used?
• What is the correct approach to minimize the risk of contrast-induced nephropathy during vascular imaging?
• Which aneurysm type is also known as a berry aneurysm?
• Continuous, fresh or new plaque with no irregularities (homogeneous) is described as which plaque type?
• Emboli causing amaurosis fugax typically originate from which artery?
• Which disease is characterized by progressive buildup of fatty plaque in the arterial walls?
• A mass located between the internal and external carotid arteries is most consistent with which diagnosis?
• Lack of improvement in distal perfusion after an intervention suggests which of the following?
• Stroke in Evolution stands for which term?
• Which endoleak type is characterized by retrograde flow from collateral vessels?
• How do you differentiate superficial venous reflux from deep venous reflux on duplex?
• What is an advantage of continuous wave Doppler?
• Which imaging modality is most commonly used to surveil EVAR for endoleaks?
• Which option correctly pairs an endoleak type with its description?
• In the BEFAST acronym, what does the letter A stand for?
• What is the name of the surgical procedure to remove fatty plaque from the common carotid artery while the patient is under anesthesia?
• What is the fundamental histological difference between a true aneurysm and a pseudoaneurysm?