Question 1

Which patient body positioning and respiration technique is optimal for obtaining the subcostal view?

Options :

A : Supine; knees bent and breath inhaled

B : Supine; legs extended and breath exhaled

C : Left lateral decubitus; knees bent and shallow breathing

D : Left lateral decubitus; legs extended and normal breathing

Answer: A

Question 2

Which hepatic vein flow pattern signals severe tricuspid regurgitation?

Options :

A : Flow reversal in systole

B : Flow reversal in diastole

C : Atrial flow reversal in systole

D : Biphasic flow reversal in diastole

Answer: A

Question 3

Sinus of Valsalva aneurysms most commonly rupture into which structure(s)?

Options :

A : Pericardial space

B : Right heart chambers

C : Left atrium

D : Coronary sinus

Answer: B

Question 4

Which adjustment will improve the frame rate?

Options :

A : Narrow sector width

B : Decrease overall gain

C : Increase dynamic range

D : Increase transducer frequency

Answer: A

Question 5

The parasternal long axis view can be used to visualize which anatomical structure?

Options :

A : Coronary sinus

B : Pulmonic valve

C : Eustachian valve

D : Left atrial appendage

Answer: A