Chapter 5: Ultrasounds Flashcards
1
Q
What does Ultrasonography or Ultrasound imaging uses to produce pictures of the body’s internal structures?
A
Uses high frequency sound waves.
2
Q
Does Ultrasonography or Ultrasound use Ionizing radiation?
A
No.
3
Q
Does Ultrasonography or Ultrasound has no harmful effects?
A
Yes.
4
Q
What does Ultrasonography or Ultrasound provide?
A
A clear picture of soft tissues that don’t show up well on X-rays.
5
Q
Sound-waves are emitted from a transducer or probe that pass through the skin and?
A
Bounce off the body’s tissues and are reflected back to the transducer.
6
Q
What does the Image produced of an Ultrasound or Ultrasonography is known as?
A
Sonogram or echogram.
