Vascular 19 & 20 TEST QUESTIONS

Question 1

Preoperative information important to surgeon planning to use saphenous vein, include all of the following except

Answer 1

How many valves

Question 2

How often is the GSV a single dominant trunk through the thigh

Answer 2

60%

Question 3

What makes up the saphenous compartment

Answer 3

saphenous fascia superficially, muscular fascia deeply

Question 4

Tributaries of the greater saphenous create closed loops within the thigh can create

Answer 4

difficulties for surgeons to pass instruments through

Question 5

Correct name for posterior arch vein

Answer 5

posterior accessory great saphenous vein

Question 6

What is the most common source of any fistula formed when you use GSV for in situ bypass

Answer 6

perforators

Question 7

What are the cranial extensions of the SSV and what all can it terminate into

Answer 7

popliteal v, popliteal fossa, femoral vein, inferior gluteal v and can communicate with the GSV

Question 8

Intersaphenous vein connects

Answer 8

GSV & SSV

Question 9

What veins join together to create the axillary vein

Answer 9

basilic and brachial

Question 10

What all do you do to maximize the resolution in the near field

Answer 10

higher frequency, optimize transmit power and focal zones

Question 11

What part of venous anatomy does the term “egyptian eye” refer to

Answer 11

the greater saphenous within the saphenous compartment

Question 12

Which statement concerning venous thrombosis in the GSV is incorrect

Answer 12

pulsatile waveform

Question 13

Proper preoperative vein mapping can result in all but which one

Answer 13

increase in operative room time

Question 14

While performing venous mapping using a transverse view, the GSV appears eliptical, what is most likely the cause

Answer 14

too much pressure

Question 15

T/F. Recanalization is to tie up or close something off

Answer 15

false, that is ligation

Question 16

T/F. Veins that connect the superficial veins to the deep veins are known as tributaries

Answer 16

False, perforators

Question 17

T/F. The process of restoring flow is called ligation

Answer 17

False, recanalization

Question 18

T/F. Varacosities are dilated, tortuous superficial veins

Answer 18

true

Question 19

T/F/ In situ means within the body

Answer 19

true

Question 20

During an ultrasound examination, saphenous vein normal backflow before a valve closure usually lasts how long

Answer 20

<500ms

Question 21

During an ultrasound examination, femoral vein normal backflow before a valve closure usually lasts how long

Answer 21

<1000ms

Question 22

What is the tributary landmark for thermal ablation treatment

Answer 22

superficial epigastric vein

Question 23

The saphenofemoral junction is the confluence of which of the two vessels

Answer 23

greater saphenous comes into common femoral

Question 24

Which statement is not true about the anterior accessory SV

Answer 24

does not coast posterior

Question 25

What are true of venous valves

Answer 25

leaflets can be seen on b mode, leaflets point in the direction of normal venous drainage, open with muscular contraction and close with relaxation

Question 26

Treatment for superficial venous disease (4)

Answer 26

stripping/ligation, endovenous thermal ablation, chemical ablation/scierotherapy, phlebectomy (microincision)

Question 27

Which statement correctly describes spider veins

Answer 27

telangiectasias

Question 28

Incompetent venous valves allow what

Answer 28

abnormal retrograde flow

Question 29

Chronic venous valvular insufficiency is an incomplete term because

Answer 29

it fails to differentiate between valvular and obstructive disease

Question 30

Which of the following statements concerning reverse venous flow is correct

Answer 30

it can cause venous filling

Question 31

Which of the following statements is incorrect for normal venous spectral doppler

Answer 31

insufficiency with valsalva

Question 32

Pathologic findings of CVI include all of these

Answer 32

reflux/reverse venous flow, chronic venous obstruction, a pathological combination

Question 33

An abnormal venous flow pattern is which one

Answer 33

retrograde flow following compressions

Question 34

Which of the following visual signs is not a symptom of CVI

Answer 34

radiating pain in the posterior aspect of the thigh

Question 35

Which of the following diagnostic tests is the most useful for definitive diagnosis

Answer 35

ultrasound

Question 36

Color doppler is used to aid in venous ultrasound suspected CVI by showing what

Answer 36

respiratory phasicity, augmentations with maneuvers, flow direction, flow in small channels, retrograde flow

Question 37

Venous photoplethysmography uses

Answer 37

infrared light

Question 38

Fibrous strands within a lumen is most commonly associated with

Answer 38

chronic vein obstruction

Question 39

T/F. The valve diameter of reticular veins is around <3mm

Answer 39

true