Echocardiogram Advanced Step 17, Part 4 Final Self-Learning Tests (1 hour) : Must obtain 80% to complete module LV Systolic Function What is the best view of evaluation of LV systolic function?* A. Parasternal short - Mitral valve level B. Parasternal short - Papillary muscle level C. Parasternal short - Apical level D. Parasternal long What can be evaluated on the parasternal long axis view in order to evaluate LV function?* A. Aortic valve opening velocity B. RV wall contraction C. Mitral valve excursion D. LV Apical contraction What is the significance of the “D” sign?* A. Indicates high LV pressures B. Indicates high RV pressures C. There is no such thing as “D” sign D. Can not be evaluated with 2D ultrasound From the parasternal long axis view, the parasternal short axis view is obtained by:* A. Clockwise rotation of 45 degrees B. Clockwise rotation of 90 degrees C. Counter-clockwise rotation of 90 degrees D. 180 degrees clockwise What is the appropriate terminology to report when evaluating LV function in the ICU setting?* A. 10% EF, 50% EF, 80% EF B. Low, Middle, High C. Subnormal, Normal, Hypernormal D. Poor, Normal, Hyperdynamic
