CCI Peripheral Venous Evaluation 2

Question 1

Which duplex ultrasound finding is MOST diagnostic of acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

Accepted Answer

Vein is non-compressible with direct probe pressure

Answer

Non-compressibility of the vein under direct transducer pressure is the primary criterion for diagnosing acute DVT.

Question 2

Augmentation of venous flow during peripheral venous duplex examination is performed by:

Accepted Answer

Compressing the limb distal to the transducer

Answer

Distal limb compression augments venous flow toward the heart, confirming venous patency between the compression site and the transducer.

Question 3

When evaluating the great saphenous vein (GSV), which anatomical landmark identifies its junction with the common femoral vein?

Accepted Answer

Saphenofemoral junction (SFJ) at the groin crease

Answer

The saphenofemoral junction (SFJ) is located near the groin crease where the GSV drains into the common femoral vein.

Question 4

A patient presents with a warm, tender, palpable cord along the medial thigh. Duplex shows a thrombosed great saphenous vein. This condition is BEST classified as:

Accepted Answer

Superficial thrombophlebitis

Answer

Thrombosis of a superficial vein such as the GSV presenting with local inflammation is classified as superficial thrombophlebitis.

Question 5

Which waveform characteristic on spectral Doppler indicates normal venous flow at the common femoral vein level?

Accepted Answer

Phasic variation with respiration

Answer

Normal common femoral vein flow is phasic, varying with the respiratory cycle due to changes in intrathoracic pressure.

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CCI Peripheral Venous Evaluation 2