When selective angiography is performed, the amount of contrast agent administered to the patient is:
C.
A 2 French catheter inside diameter is equivalent to:
B.
Catheters used for percutaneous insertion usually require that:
C.
Which of the following is true for needles measured using the Stubbs needle gauge?
1. The outside diameter of the needle is given.
2. The larger the Stubbs number, the smaller the outside diameter.
3. An 18-gauge needle measures 0.050 in inside diameter.
D.
The device that is slipped over the guide wire to prepare the path for the catheter is called a:
B.
In a prepackaged sterile tray, which of the following does not belong to the "prep" group of items?
D.
In a two-piece access needle, the portion of the needle that is inserted into the outer cannula portion is termed a(n):
A.
Catheter sizing information such as French size, length and guide wire size may be found imprinted on the:
C.
Catheters used to obstruct the flow of blood in a vessel are equipped with _____ devices.
C.
Which of the following is not an advantage of polyurethane catheters?
1. Low thrombogenicity
2. Better torque
3. Increased flow rates