Echocardiogram Advanced Step 1, Part 2 Self-Learning Pre-Tests (1 hour): No minimum score to start the module, you will have 5 questions per section. IVC Volume Status Evaluation 1. Which variables are used to evaluate the IVC?*A. CircumferenceB. DiameterC. AreaD. Respiratory variationE. B and D2. When evaluating the IVC, what clinical parameter is important to note?*A. Blood pressureB. Heart rateC. Type of ventilation: spontaneous or positive pressureD. Age of patient3. Normal diameter of the IVC is:*A. less than 10 mmB. 10-20 mmC. 30-40 mmD. Greater than 50 mm4. In a patient on positive pressure ventilation with no respiratory effort, when is the IVC diameter largest?*A. End expirationB. End inspirationC. Beginning of inspirationD. Beginning of expiration5. IVC variation is best used to predict:*A. Fluid responsivenessB. Pulmonary artery systolic pressureC. LV ejection fractionD. RV systolic pressure
