Quiz - The Role of Ultrasound in Endovenous Ablation of Varicose Veins - Before, During and After Treatment

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1. Which statement is incorrect?

The GSV courses between the superficial and muscular fascia in the thigh.

The GSV courses lateral to the femoral vein in the thigh

The GSV is the longest vein in the body

Duplication of the GSV is uncommon

2. Where is the terminal valve of the GSV located?

2 fingers below the knee

mid thigh in Hunter's canal

1 cm below the SFJ

at the level of the SFJ


3. Which statement is incorrect?

Perforating veins connect the deep and superficial venous system

Normal flow direction in perforator veins is from the superficial veins toward the deep veins

Perforator veins travel at an oblique angle through the fascial plane

Perforator veins smaller than 1 mm are considered to be abnormal


4. The vein of Giacomini courses superiorly from what vein?

LSV

GSV

Popliteal vein

Anterolateral tributary of the GSV

5. Which vein normally is paired with an artery?

GSV

Pudendal

Gastrocnemius vein

LSV

6. You are evaluating a patient with a competent terminal valve of the GSV. What is the best method to rule out reflux in the GSV beyond this point?

Valsalva manuever

Patient cough

Abrupt distal compression with release

Toe flexion

7. Which patient position is not acceptable for evaluation of venous reflux?

Standing

Reversed trendelenbug

Supine with head elevated

Supine with head flat


8. Which statement is incorrect?

The LSV is found between two fascial layers

The LSV is the continuation of the GSV in the calf

The LSV courses straight up the posterior calf

The LSV begins at the lateral malleolus


9. The typical access site for endovenous ablation is:

At the groin

At the ankle

At the internal jugular vein

At the knee


10. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the tumescent anesthesia?

Aid in heat dissipation

Compress vein

Analgesic

Numb the access site

11. The role of ultrasound during endovenous ablation is to:

Locate the access site

Guide application of tumescent anesthesia

Document placement of the guidewire within the vein lumen

All of the above

12. The ultrasound appearance of the GSV 12 months following successful ablation is:

Enlarged vein with thrombus

Large vein with Recannalized flow channels

Fibrous cord difficult to visualize on ultrasound

Compressible vessel with arterialized flow in the lumen