Chapter 2: The Sonographer: A Closer Look Flashcards
area of brightness distal to weakly attenuating reflectors
acoustic enhancement
without echos
anechoic
gradual onset or an ongoing condition
chronic
the act or process of knowing
cognition
a structure that has both fluid-filled and solid components
complex
a structure that produces echoes
echogenic
the number or echoes within a structure
echongenicity
of differing composition
heterogeneous
of uniform composition
homogeneous
describes a structure that produces echoes
hyperechoic
having few echoes within a structure
hypoechoic
having the same echogenicity
isoechoic
emotional stability and the ability to remain calm and composed under duress
neuroticism
how healthcare practitioners serve the needs of patients and the community
servantship
the way a person thinks, feels and acts
character
tenets that someone holds in high regard and that are highly desirable and worth of esteem
personal values
always being aware and considerate of the feelings of others
tact
selflessness, taking others’ perspectives, and showing concern for others of the sake of the other rather than oneself
altruism
5 steps in sonographic reasoning
1) clinical history 2) clinical hypothesis 3) investigative imaging 4) sonographic findings 5) clinical correlation
failure of the sound beam to pass through and object
shadowing
Valuable trait to have as a student
assertiveness
believing in yourself and your abilities
self-confidence
to achieve for the sake of achieving
motivation
having the ability to recognize the emotions of self and others and the capacity to use those emotions in the decision making process
emotional intelligence
