Abdominal

Question 1

what is the preferred viewing window for gallbladder on ultrasound?

Answer 1

x-7 approach

Question 2

what is the most important portion of the gallbladder to image when concerned about cholelithiasis?

Answer 2

neck

Question 3

what are two techniques that you can use to optimize the view of the gallbladder on ultrasound?

Answer 3

left lateral decubitus and deep breath hold

Question 4

the appendix will be visualized on ultrasound on top of which artery?

Answer 4

iliac artery

Question 5

is ultrasound sensitive or specific for finding appendicitis?

Answer 5

specific, not sensitive

Question 6

on ultrasound, you find an appendix that is non compressible, >6mm in diameter with edema surrounding. what is the most likely diagnosis?

Answer 6

appendicitis

Question 7

when scanning for the appendix, you find a lumpy bumpy appearance. what is this?

Answer 7

colon - cecum

Question 8

where should you start scanning to look for an inguinal hernia?

Answer 8

femoral vein

Question 9

the inferior epigastric vessels will be located in which directions from the femoral vein?

Answer 9

superior and medial

Question 10

power doppler can be used to assess whether or not an inguinal hernia is one of what two categories?

Answer 10

incarcerated vs. strangulated