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USIDMS Upper Extremity Venous

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Thrombosis in the upper extremity veins is most commonly a result of frequent introduction of ________ and ___________ in to arm veins   Needles and catheters  
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In the upper extremity, in general, which system is bigger, the deep system or the superficial system?   The superficial system  
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Unlike the lower extremities, what do the upper extremities not have that allow spontaneous thrombosis formation in the lower extremities?   Soleal sinuses  
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A common symptom of superior vena cava syndrome is __________ swelling   Facial  
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The confluence of the subclavian and internal jugular veins forms the ___________ _________   Brachiocephalic vein  
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Venous thrombosis secondary to compression of the subclavian vein at the thoracic inlet is known as ___________________ syndrome   Paget-Schroetter syndrome  
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The brachial vein becomes the axillary vein at the confluence with which vein?   Basilic vein  
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What vessel connects the basilic and cephalic veins?   Medial cubital vein  
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The _______________ veins of the arms are more affected by thrombosis than in the legs   Superficial  
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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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