Echocardiogram Advanced Step 6, Part 2 Self Learning Pre-Tests (1 hour): No minimum score required to move on, 5 questions per section. Pericardial Evaluation Which artifact can sometimes be seen due to the hyperechoic pericardium?*A. ShadowingB. B linesC. MirroringD. Both B and CWhat abnormality can sometimes be seen posterior to the pericardium and posterior to the descending aorta?*A. Right pleural effusionB. Left pleural effusionC. Nothing can be seen posterior due to echogenicity of the pericardiumD. IVC diameterWhat structure is most important to identify on parasternal long axis view of the heart when evaluating pericardial fluid?*A. Mitral valveB. Aortic valveC. Descending aortaD. Pleural lineWhat can pericardial effusions be mistaken for in the anterior portions of the heart?*A. Chest wall tissueB. Anterior fat padC. Rib shadowsD. Pleural lineIf a pericardial effusion is seen surrounding the heart in the parasternal short axis at the mitral valve level, what is the estimated size of the effusion?*A. SmallB. ModerateC. Large
