Chapter 2 Knobology

Question 1

Additional controls

Answer 1

Imaging controls such as body pattern, Doppler, power Doppler, pulsed wave, M Mode, and screen monitor controls.

Question 2

Alphanumeric keyboard

Answer 2

Keyboard on the ultrasound system that allows alphabetic and numeric characters to be entered for the patients examination.

Question 3

Calc Key

Answer 3

Appropriate calculations package based on imaging preset.

Question 4

Clinical Applications Specialist

Answer 4

Customizes imaging settings and measurements; demonstrates proper use of ultrasound system.

Question 5

HELP Menu

Answer 5

Accesses reference manual for ultrasound system.

Question 6

Hospital Information System (HIS)

Answer 6

Electronic system that stores patient demographic information and medical records.

Question 7

Knobology

Answer 7

Ultrasound system controls including (1) primary imaging, (2) calculation, (3) additional controls.

Question 8

PACS Picture Archiving and Communications System

Answer 8

Enables improved image resolution as images are stored in digital format and manipulated by software controls.

Question 9

Primary Imaging Controls

Answer 9

Controls such as imaging present, frequency, depth, and time-gain compensation (TGC) that directly affect image quality.

Question 10

Radiology Information System (RIS)

Answer 10

Electronic, radiology-specific network that supports imaging, reporting, and relevant patient data.

Question 11

Teleradiology

Answer 11

Radiologists consult for imaging diagnoses using PACS to view images transmitted from site of origin.

Question 12

Ultrasound Field Service Engineer

Answer 12

Performs installation of ultrasound system at imaging site.

Question 13

Ultrasound System

Answer 13

Software-based control system for image settings and measurement.