CH 23 IN CLASS QUIZ

Which of the following is found only in veins?

valves

What is done with the aneurysm sac in AAA repair?

anterior wall sutured over the proximal graft

Into which vessel is a double-lumen Groshong catheter routinely inserted?

right subclavian vein

Use of an angioscope larger than the diameter of the vessel being scoped will most likely result in which of the following?

vasospasm

What are the prep borders for a unilateral vein stripping procedure?

toes to groin circumferentially

Glass syringes are preferred in drawing up contrast media for angiography because of less accumulation of bubbles

true

How far beyond the atherosclerotic lesion should a balloon in angioplasty reach?

1-2 cm

If a DVT from deep veins of the legs enters the cardiopulmonary system, what life-threatening condition will likely occur?

pulmonary embolus

Which vessels are responsible for the exchange of oxygen and metabolic waste?

capillaries

Names frequently associated with vascular instrumentation include DeBakey and Cooley, both of whom were cardiothoracic surgeons and pioneers of cardiothoracic and peripheral vascular surgery.

true

The lumens of veins are larger than the lumens of arteries.

true

Which diagnostic study provides the most detailed information for surgical planning in AAA repair?

aortogram

Knowledge of the peripheral vascular system is required of the first assistant, but not of the surgical technologist.

false

Where is the balloon dilator inserted percutaneously in coronary artery angioplasty?

femoral artery

Which is the largest artery in the body?

aorta

Which of the following would be the suture technique and type used to anastomose a bifurcated graft limb to an artery?

running 5-0 or 6-0 nonabsorbable suture

Which of the following tunica is NOT part of the structure of an artery?

vaginalis

Which arterial aneurysm is more likely to rupture due to lack of detection over time?

iliac

The atheromatous core removed from the carotid artery during endarterectomy is more commonly known as:

plaque

A #11 blade and forward angle or reverse angle Potts-Smith scissors are frequently used for:

arteriotomy

Which of the following are used on tips of hemostats to prevent breaking of delicate monofilament suture when tagged?

suture aid booties

What is the name of the frequently used balloon embolectomy catheter?

Fogarty

What are urokinase and streptokinase used for in vascular pathology?

lysis of embolus

Balloon angioplasty performed in the cardiac catheterization lab is used to treat:

atherosclerotic thickening

Which part of the artery is responsible for vasoconstriction and vasodilation?

tunica media

What are the operative mortality rates of patients with ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and shock?

> 80%

What is the name of the condition that involves plaque or clots escaping from the femoral or iliac veins?

deep vein thrombosis

which of the following is the BEST choice for distal bypass graft in the lower extremity?

saphenous vein

Dermal atrophy, hemorrhage, ulceration, and cellulitis are complications of:

varicose veins

Which vascular device is double-lumened for administration of chemotherapy, antibiotic therapy, and IV fluids?

Groshong

Peripheral vessel angioplasty stents may be made of all of the following EXCEPT:

fascia lata

What are the serrations of DeBakey and Cooley vascular instruments considered to be?

atraumatic

Which diagnostic study is considered the gold standard for evaluation of vascular disease?

angiography

The CORRECT sequence of steps for an arteriotomy for embolectomy or thrombectomy is:

#11 blade, Potts-Smith scissors, insertion of Fogarty catheter

What is another name for the innominate artery?

brachiocephalic

What is the main obstacle of performing angioscopy?

clear visibility

a newly diagnosed patient in need of vascular access long term hemodialysis would undergo which procedure

arteriovenous fistula and shunt