CVS 100 exam 3 review
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1. What is the first view obtained PSLA (Parasternal Long Axis) view
in an Echocardiography exami-
nation?
2. Where is a PSLA view? Transects the heart from the base to the apex (sliced in half)
with the apex toward the left and the base toward the right.
3. What are 3 lead EKG is applies? 3 EKG leads
1. White lead goes under the patients right clavicle/shoul-
der.
2. Black lead goes under the patients left clavicle/shoulder
3. Red lead goes under the patients left ribcage.
4. Why are 3 EKG leads applied To monitor the patient's heart rate and rhythm during the
on the patient for echocardio- exam.
graphic examination?
5. In what position should the pa- In a left lateral decubitus or recumbent. (Lay on their left side
tient lay? with their left arm extended over their head, and their right
arm at their side)
6. Why is the Left Lateral De- Because gravity displaces the cardiac apex closer to the chest
cubitus position preferred for wall
echocardiograph exam?
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7. Place the transducer to the Left; 2nd to 3rd; right shoulder
______ side of the sternum in the
______ to ______ intercostal space
with the index directed towards
the patient's ________________.
8. What is the name of the trans- Phased Array
ducer used for Echocardio-
graph exams?
9. In what frequency do cardiac 2-5 MHz (ideal for adults)
transducers range?
10. What frequency is often used 2-3.5 MHz
for adults?
11. What frequency is used for 5 MHz
small adults, or children, or
when better resolution of the
cardiac apex is needed to rule
out a clot at the apex?
12. depth for echo usually around 12-16 cm but is different for all pt's due to
their anatomy
13. What should the technician do Have the patient hold or expel out all the air and
when lungs interfere with the hold their breath.
image?
14. What is the expected criteria of -The septum must be horizontal
quality for a good PSLA?
-Apex of LV should NOT be visible
(if you see the apex rotate your index clockwise)
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_fa38v3
1. What is the first view obtained PSLA (Parasternal Long Axis) view
in an Echocardiography exami-
nation?
2. Where is a PSLA view? Transects the heart from the base to the apex (sliced in half)
with the apex toward the left and the base toward the right.
3. What are 3 lead EKG is applies? 3 EKG leads
1. White lead goes under the patients right clavicle/shoul-
der.
2. Black lead goes under the patients left clavicle/shoulder
3. Red lead goes under the patients left ribcage.
4. Why are 3 EKG leads applied To monitor the patient's heart rate and rhythm during the
on the patient for echocardio- exam.
graphic examination?
5. In what position should the pa- In a left lateral decubitus or recumbent. (Lay on their left side
tient lay? with their left arm extended over their head, and their right
arm at their side)
6. Why is the Left Lateral De- Because gravity displaces the cardiac apex closer to the chest
cubitus position preferred for wall
echocardiograph exam?
, CVS 100 exam 3 review
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_fa38v3
7. Place the transducer to the Left; 2nd to 3rd; right shoulder
______ side of the sternum in the
______ to ______ intercostal space
with the index directed towards
the patient's ________________.
8. What is the name of the trans- Phased Array
ducer used for Echocardio-
graph exams?
9. In what frequency do cardiac 2-5 MHz (ideal for adults)
transducers range?
10. What frequency is often used 2-3.5 MHz
for adults?
11. What frequency is used for 5 MHz
small adults, or children, or
when better resolution of the
cardiac apex is needed to rule
out a clot at the apex?
12. depth for echo usually around 12-16 cm but is different for all pt's due to
their anatomy
13. What should the technician do Have the patient hold or expel out all the air and
when lungs interfere with the hold their breath.
image?
14. What is the expected criteria of -The septum must be horizontal
quality for a good PSLA?
-Apex of LV should NOT be visible
(if you see the apex rotate your index clockwise)
