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DVT398-SP3
USIDMS Upper Extremity Venous
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Thrombosis in the upper extremity veins is most commonly a result of frequent introduction of ________ and ___________ in to arm veins | Needles and catheters |
| In the upper extremity, in general, which system is bigger, the deep system or the superficial system? | The superficial system |
| Unlike the lower extremities, what do the upper extremities not have that allow spontaneous thrombosis formation in the lower extremities? | Soleal sinuses |
| A common symptom of superior vena cava syndrome is __________ swelling | Facial |
| The confluence of the subclavian and internal jugular veins forms the ___________ _________ | Brachiocephalic vein |
| Venous thrombosis secondary to compression of the subclavian vein at the thoracic inlet is known as ___________________ syndrome | Paget-Schroetter syndrome |
| The brachial vein becomes the axillary vein at the confluence with which vein? | Basilic vein |
| What vessel connects the basilic and cephalic veins? | Medial cubital vein |
| The _______________ veins of the arms are more affected by thrombosis than in the legs | Superficial |
| What measures can be taken to ensure that a patient's vessels do not vasoconstrict? | Keep exam room warm, cover patient, only expose limb being evaluated |
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