Chapter 2- Instrumentation

Question 1

What does the New Patient/ End Current Patient key do?

Answer 1

Clears current patient ID, stored images, and comments to allow for new information to be entered.

Question 2

What does the Transducer/Probe key do?

Answer 2

Selects the transducer or probe you will be using for the exam

Question 3

What does the Imaging Preset/ Model key do?

Answer 3

Selects an appropriate imaging preset or model as a starting point for imaging parameters.

Question 4

What does the Frequency control do?

Answer 4

Selects a frequency based on anatomy and examination.

Question 5

How do you determine what frequency to use?

Answer 5

Lower frequencies are used for deeper structures, and higher frequencies are used for superficial structures.

Question 6

What does the Depth control do?

Answer 6

Selects imaging depth to adjust the image size.

Question 7

What does the Time-Gain Compensation do?

Answer 7

It equalizes the different echo amplitues so that echos returning from deep in the body are amplified. This means that information about deeper structures can be received.

Question 8

What does the TGC curve do?

Answer 8

Displays the TGC information vertically on the right of the screen.