Chapter 23

What is another name for the innominate artery? 

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

Which is the largest artery in the body? 

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

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

Which of the following is found only in veins? 

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

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

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

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

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

What are urokinase and streptokinase used for in vascular pathology? 

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

Transient cerebral ischemic episodes are treated surgically by: 

 Javid and Argyle are examples of which type of device used in select vascular procedures? 

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

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

A newly diagnosed patient in need of vascular access long-term hemodialysis would undergo which procedure? 

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

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

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

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

What is the configuration of the saphenous vein when stripped from the leg? 

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

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

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

What is the main obstacle of performing angioscopy? 

What are vessel loops and umbilical tapes commonly used for in vascular cases? 

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

What is the name of the condition that manifests by deep aching pain in the lower extremity during rest periods? 

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

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

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

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

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

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

What are the operative mortality rates of patients with unruptured AAA scheduled for elective repair? 

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

 What is the specimen in an AAA procedure? 

What is done with the aneurysm sac in AAA repair? 

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

Suture pledgets are used to bolster anastomosis sites when tissue is friable. 

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

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

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

Atraumatic instrument designed to gently occlude blood flow without causing permanent damage 

Tiny vessels that nourish the cells of arterial walls 

Specialized receptors in certain epithelial arterial tissue that function to control blood pressure, oxygen, and carbon dioxide concentrations

Portion of the aorta that descends but is above the diaphragm 

Portion of the aorta that runs between level of diaphragm and bifurcation of iliac arteries 

Unpaired artery arising anteriorly from aorta just below celiac trunk; supplies upper abdominal organs 

Unpaired artery arising anteriorly from aorta just above the bifurcation; supplies lower abdominal organs 

Arteries that become the femoral arteries as they exit the pelvis 

Artery that serves the head and neck and arises directly from the aortic arch 

The largest vein in the body; runs alongside the aorta