Echo Pathology 1 Workbook Questions

Choose the patient position that typically provides the best TTE left parasternal views.

• at a 45 degree angle

• flat on their back

• LLD

• RLD

True or False

According to the IAC, a limited TTE should be performed when the patient recently had a complete TTE and there is no clinical reason to suspect changes other than the specific area of interest.

• True

• False

What isn't a common indication of a limited TTE

• Pericardial effusion

• Left ventricular function

• Pulmonary Hypertension

• Right ventricular function

Choose the statement that best describes the initial LAX Lv.

• Acquire at an increased depth

• Include the entire cardiac structure and surroundings

• Rule out extracardiac abnormalities

• All of the above

True or False

The only way to determine timing of the cardiac cycle is with the EKG.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Valves and chamber sizes

What isn't a way to determine the timing of the cardiac cycle?

• EKG

• blood flow

• chamber size

• valves

True or False

End-diastolic and end-systolic left ventricular dimensions can be acquired from the LAX LV.

• True

• False

True or False

According to the ASE, M-Mode dimensions are recommended over 2D dimensions to avoid capturing oblique angles of the ventricle.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

2D over M-Mode

When is end diastole captured?

• Aortic valve just opened

• Left ventricle at largest dimension

• Left ventricle at smallest dimension

• Mitral valve just opened

Choose the normal range for the left ventricular diastolic wall thickness

• 0.4-0.7 mm (female)

• 6-10 mm (male)

• 6-12 mm (female)

• 10-14 mm (male)