Echocardiogram Basic Step 1, Part 2 Pasternal Long 1. In the parasternal long view, the probe marker is oriented towards what body part?* A. Left shoulder B. Right shoulder C. Left hip D. Right hip 2. What structure posterior to the heart pericardium is important to identify on the parasternal long axis view?* A. Right pleural effusion B. Left pleural line C. Left lung line D. Descending aorta 3. In parasternal long axis, which of the following would suggest tamponade physiology?* A. Early diastolic collapse of the right ventricle B. Early diastolic collapse of the left ventricle C. Early systolic collapse of the right atrium D. Early diastolic collapse of the left atrium 4. In parasternal long axis view, when assessing for RV diastolic collapse, how can you identify phase of cardiac cycle?* A. Opened or close position of mitral and aortic valve B. Electrocardiographic tracing C. Position of interventricular septum in relationship to the RV free wall D. A and B 5. What portion of the RV is visualized in the parasternal long axis view?* A. The entire RV B. The inflow tract C. The lateral wall D. The outflow tract
