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Abdomen Test 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the structure labeled with the blue arrow and #4?

A

Right renal artery

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2
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What is the blue arrow pointing to in this image?

A

Main portal vein

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3
Q

Which of the following would be considered the best way to prevent the spread of infection?

A.taking vitamins

B.hand washing

C. covering your mouth when you cough

D. cleaning the US machine

A

B. Hand washing

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4
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What describes the correct patient positioning for sonographic evaluation of the thyroid?

A.The patient is prone with the neck extended

B.The patient is supine with the neck hyperextended by a pad underneath the scapulae

C.The patient is best examined in an upright position with the chin on the chest

D.the patient is supine in a reversed Trendelenburg position

A

B.The patient is supine with the neck hyperextended by a pad underneath the scapulae

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5
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Normal flow in the portal vein is termed:

A.heptafugal

B.hepatopedal

A

B. hepatopedal

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6
Q

Which of the following hormones are responsible for the “flight-or-fight” response?

A.epinephrine and norepinephrine

B.cortisol and aldosterone

C.adrenocorticotropic hormone and aldosterone

D.cortisol and androgens

A

A.epinephrine and norepinephrine

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7
Q

The normal adult spleen measures:

A.5-8 cm

B.8-13 cm

C.10-15 cm

D.none of the above

A

B.8-13 cm

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8
Q

Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in which cavity?

A.Peritoneal cavity

B.Subphrenic space

C.Perirenal Space

D.Morison’s pouch

A

A.Peritoneal cavity

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9
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What is the normal appearance of the central sinus of the kidney?

A.highly echogenic compared to the renal cortex

B.hypoechoic compared to the liver

C.isoechoic to the meduallry pyramids

D.hypoechoic compared to the renal cortex

A

A.highly echogenic compared to the renal cortex

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10
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The highest SPTA intensity for a focused ultrasound wave where there has been no observed bioeffects is:

A.1 W/cm2

B.100 MW/cm2

C.1 mW/cm2

D.100 mW/cm2
A

A.1 W/cm2

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11
Q

Air within the biliary tree is referred to as:

A.cholangitis

B.pneumobilia

C.choledocholithiasis

D.cholesterolosis

A

B.pneumobilia

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12
Q

A thyroid isthmus that measures greater than ____ is indicative of thyroid enlargement.

A.5 mm

B.8 mm

C.10 mm

D.12 mm

A

C.10 mm

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13
Q

Sonographers should verify the patient’s wristband information for identifying markers. This includes which of the following?

A.date of registration

B.medical record number

C.birth place

D.patient’s race

A

B.medical record number

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14
Q

During performance of a renal sonogram, you identify only one kidney. What should you do?

A.inform the patient of your findings and advise a thorough medical exam to detect other anatomic anomalies

B.scan in the pelvis area to rule the presence of a pelvic kidney

C.scan the patient in the upright position

D.perform an endovaginal exam to look for bicornuate uterus

A

B.scan in the pelvis area to rule the presence of a pelvic kidney

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15
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If a patient does not speak English, or the native language, the sonographer should:

A.provide an interpreter

B.use picture cards

C.offer the patient paper and use hand gestures

D.cancel the exam

A

A.provide an interpreter

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16
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Which vascular structure is located closet to the thyroid lobes?

A.common carotid artery

B.jugular vein

C.internal carotid artery

D.external carotid artery

A

A.common carotid artery

17
Q

Focal tenderness over the gallbladder with probe pressure describes:

A.murphy sign

B.hydrops sign

C.courvoisier sign

D.strawberry sign

A

A.murphy sign

18
Q

The primary role of the biliary system is

A.to form gallstones

B.tp produce bile

C.to aid in digestion by storing bile

D.to secrete hormones

A

C.to aid in digestion by storing bile

19
Q

A linear stripe of variable thickness and echogenicity running through the testicle in a craniocaudal direction represents the:

A.Epithelial layer

B.Cowper’s fascia

C.Mediastinum testis

D.Dartos muscle

A

C.Mediastinum testis

20
Q

Which structure is a useful landmark for identifying the gallbladder?

A.main lobar fissure

B.falciform ligament

C.ligamentum venosum

D.hepatoduodenal ligament

A

A.main lobar fissure

21
Q

What term and philosophy relates the amount of exposure time for the sonographer and patient during a diagnostic ultrasound exam?

A.nonthermal mechanisms

B.Health Insurance Portability and accountability Act

C.As Low As Reasonably Achievable

D.mechanical mechanism

A

C.As Low As Reasonably Achievable

22
Q

The material that covers an organ is known as:

A.parietal peritoneum

B.visceral peritoneum

C.greater omentum

D.mesothelium

A

B.visceral peritoneum

23
Q

The pancreas is located in which abdominal region?

A.hypogastric

B.right lumbar

C.left iliac

D.epigastric

A

D.epigastric

24
Q

The pancreatic tail is outlined posteriorly by what vascular structure?

A.Portal confluence

B.splenic vein

C.superior mesenteric artery

D.inferior mesenteric artery

A

B.splenic vein

25
Q

The major function of the spleen is:

A.hematopoiesis

B.to fight infection

C.to manufacture leukocytes

D.to filter the peripheral blood

A

D.to filter the peripheral blood

26
Q

The largest tributaries to the IVC are:

A.common iliac veins

B.renal veins

C.portal vein

D.hepatic veins

A

D.hepatic veins

27
Q

The most common congenital anomaly of the urinary tract is:

A.renal hypoplasia

B.duplicated collecting system

C.horseshoe kidney

D.renal agenesis

A

B.duplicated collecting system

28
Q

During routine surveillance of the urinary bladder, you detect the presence of periodic ureteral “jets.” This is a sign of:

A.ureteral spasm

B.normality

C.ureteral stone

D.transitional cell carcinoma

A

B.normality

29
Q

The most common tumor to invade the IVC is

A.venous angioma

B.renal cell carcinoma

C.islet cell carcinoma

D.nephroma

A

B.renal cell carcinoma

30
Q

What veins join to form the portal splenic confluence

A.Splenic, SMV, IMV

B.SMV, IMV, portal

C.Portal, splenic, SMV

D.IMV, portal, splenic

A

A.Splenic, SMV, IMV

31
Q

The first branch off the abdominal aorta is:

A.Superior mesenteric artery

B.Inferior mesenteric vein

C.Superior mesenteric vein

D.Celiac axis
A

D.Celiac axis

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