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What complication involves the formation of a blood clot at the puncture site?
What complication involves the formation of a blood clot at the puncture site?
Which of the following is a recommended aftercare procedure following catheterization?
Which of the following is a recommended aftercare procedure following catheterization?
Which condition is NOT listed as a pathologic indication for catheterization?
Which condition is NOT listed as a pathologic indication for catheterization?
What is a common risk associated with catheterization that involves blockage of a blood vessel?
What is a common risk associated with catheterization that involves blockage of a blood vessel?
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After catheterization, how long should a patient typically remain on bed rest?
After catheterization, how long should a patient typically remain on bed rest?
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What is the preferred site for artery puncture during an upper limb angiography?
What is the preferred site for artery puncture during an upper limb angiography?
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Which of the following is NOT a step in the preprocedural preparation for angiography?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the preprocedural preparation for angiography?
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What angle of entry should be used for vascular access in angiography?
What angle of entry should be used for vascular access in angiography?
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What technique is preferred for accessing small or potentially diseased vessels?
What technique is preferred for accessing small or potentially diseased vessels?
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Which of the following items is necessary on the angiographic tray?
Which of the following items is necessary on the angiographic tray?
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What is a primary contraindication for the use of contrast media in angiography?
What is a primary contraindication for the use of contrast media in angiography?
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How long before the procedure should a patient be kept NPO?
How long before the procedure should a patient be kept NPO?
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Which item is NOT typically included in an angiographic tray?
Which item is NOT typically included in an angiographic tray?
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What is a primary contraindication for accessing the Common Femoral Artery?
What is a primary contraindication for accessing the Common Femoral Artery?
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Which site is the preferred access for visceral arterial interventions?
Which site is the preferred access for visceral arterial interventions?
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What complication is associated with accessing the Brachial Artery?
What complication is associated with accessing the Brachial Artery?
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Which of the following factors can complicate wire selection during vascular procedures?
Which of the following factors can complicate wire selection during vascular procedures?
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What is a notable characteristic of arteries in the upper limb during access procedures?
What is a notable characteristic of arteries in the upper limb during access procedures?
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What is a primary reason for using contralateral femoral retrograde access?
What is a primary reason for using contralateral femoral retrograde access?
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Which catheter type is mentioned for use in angiographic procedures?
Which catheter type is mentioned for use in angiographic procedures?
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Which vessels are NOT typically accessed in a hand arteriogram?
Which vessels are NOT typically accessed in a hand arteriogram?
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What is the primary purpose of peripheral angiography in lower limbs?
What is the primary purpose of peripheral angiography in lower limbs?
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What characteristic of angiographic catheters makes them suitable for tortuous vessels?
What characteristic of angiographic catheters makes them suitable for tortuous vessels?
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When is contralateral access beneficial in treating internal iliac stenosis?
When is contralateral access beneficial in treating internal iliac stenosis?
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Which of the following vessels is involved in the deep palmar arch?
Which of the following vessels is involved in the deep palmar arch?
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Why is the 50 to 145 cm length characteristic important for guidewires used in procedures?
Why is the 50 to 145 cm length characteristic important for guidewires used in procedures?
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What is a primary advantage of using the Omni Flush Angiographic Catheter?
What is a primary advantage of using the Omni Flush Angiographic Catheter?
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When is left brachial artery access preferred in interventions?
When is left brachial artery access preferred in interventions?
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What is the recommended approach for accessing the superior femoral artery?
What is the recommended approach for accessing the superior femoral artery?
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What technique should be employed for all percutaneous brachial artery interventions?
What technique should be employed for all percutaneous brachial artery interventions?
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What complication might arise from a small hematoma during an intervention?
What complication might arise from a small hematoma during an intervention?
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