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WorksheetsAbdominal Vasculature
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which of these are true about the celiac artery? (multiple answers)
It originates from the anterior lateral portion of the abdominal aorta
It feeds organs that have low vascular resistance
It has 3 branches, the common hepatic, splenic and left gastric arteries
The SMA and Celiac artery may share a common trunk
It originates from the anterior portion of the abdominal aorta
Which structures border the abdominal aorta directly anteriorly? (multiple answers)
Portal vein
SMA
Celiac Artery
A portion of the left renal vein
IVC
Which are characteristics of a doppler spectral waveform from a normal infrarenal abdominal aorta. (select all that apply)
Low resistive waveform
High resistive waveform
Flow reversal noted
Triphasic waveform
Constant forward flow
Which are characteristics of a doppler spectral waveform from a normal Suprarenal abdominal aorta. (select all that apply)
Low resistive waveform
High resistive waveform
Flow reversal noted
Triphasic waveform
Constant forward flow
Normal renal artery blood flow patterns can be described as:
Low resistive with high diastolic flow
High resistive with low diastolic flow
High resistive with high diastolic flow
Low resistive with low diastolic flow
Annoying
Which of the following descriptions could represent a normal blood flow pattern in the superior mesenteric artery of a fasting patient?
Peak systolic velocity greater than 200 cm/sec with high diastolic flow
Peak systolic velocity greater than 200 cm/sec with low diastolic flow and systolic flow reversal
Peak systolic velocity of 135 cm/sec with high diastolic flow
Peak systolic velocity of 135 cm/sec, systolic flow reversal, and low diastolic flow
Which of the following descriptions could represent a normal blood flow pattern in the superior mesenteric artery after ingestion of a meal?
Peak systolic velocity greater than 200 cm/sec with high diastolic flow
Peak systolic velocity greater than 200 cm/sec with low diastolic flow and systolic flow reversal
Peak systolic velocity of 135 cm/sec with high diastolic flow
Peak systolic velocity of 135 cm/sec, systolic flow reversal, and low diastolic flow
Which of the following are tributaries of the IVC? (multiple answers)
Renal vein
Hepatic vein
Portal vein
Right suprarenal vein
Common iliac veins
Which of the following are parts of the portal venous system? (multiple answers)
Splenic vein
Superior mesenteric vein
Portal vein
Right portal vein
Inferior mesenteric vein
Which statements is are true about the main portal vein: (multiple answers)
It is retroperitoneal
It supplies approximately 75% of the blood to the liver
It is formed by the splenic and superior mesenteric veins at the portal-splenic confluence
Blood flow is hepatopedal
Blood flow is hepatofugal
What are the three structures visualized at the porta hepatis that make up the portal triad? (multiple answers)
Main portal vein
Common bile duct
Left portal vein
Hepatic vein
Proper hepatic artery
Normally, flow patterns in the portal vein are characterized by: (multiple answers)
Continuous or minimally phasic flow
High mean velocities
Pulsatile biphasic flow
Triphasic flow
low peak and mean velocities
Where does the left renal vein course?
anterior to the aorta and posterior to the SMA
posterior to the aorta and anterior to the SMA
posterior to the IVC and lateral to the aorta
anterior to the IVC and posterior to the aorta
wherever it wants.
What other vascular structure(s) are the renal veins a landmark for?
Main portal vein
Celiac axis
Renal arteries
Aortic bifurcation
Splenic vein
Which concept of hemodynamics demonstrates the relationship between volume and resistance?
Bernoulli's equation
Ohms Law
Poiseuille's law
Law of Conservation of energy
hemowhatnow?
Which concept of hemodynamics demonstrates the relationship between velocity and pressure?
Bernoulli's equation
Ohms Law
Poiseuille's law
Law of Conservation of energy
Which concept of hemodynamics determine flow volume?
Bernoulli's equation
Ohns Law
Poiseuille's law
Law of Conservation of energy
A change in which factor creates a greater resistance to blood flow?
Vessel Length
Vessel Radius
Blood Viscosity
Pressure Gradient
The X Factor
