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Chapters 1,2,3,5 Flashcards

1
Q

The sagittal scan plane refers to a:

A

Vertical plane dividing the fetal or female body into right or left sections

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2
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The ___ view divides the patient body into anterior and posterior planes

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Coronal

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3
Q

A transabdominal transducer provides a position indicator comparable to an image marker such as a arrow or dot. The position indicator should be toward the __ for longitudinal imaging and toward the patient’s __ in transverse imaging

A

Head, Right

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4
Q

A fetus positioned with the cranium in the superior uterus, rump in the inferior uterus, and spine at the maternal right uterus is labeled:

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Breech, left lateral

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5
Q

Choose the position that is the same as a cephalic presentation

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Vertex

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6
Q

Minimal documentation on a technical impression worksheet should include:

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Examination date, patient name and identifier’s, specific examination requested

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7
Q

Select the inappropriate statement for a sonographer’s technical impression

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Ruptured ectopic pregnancy

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8
Q

Ipsilateral means:

A

Located or affecting the same side of the body

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9
Q

The aorta, IVC, and iliac vessels lie __ to the female reproductive organs

A

Deep

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10
Q

Select the incorrect gynecologic abbreviation

A

FHR fundal height requirement

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11
Q

Overall gain adjust or amplifies the __ of the pixels on the system monitor

A

Brightness

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12
Q

As sound waves travels through tissue, there is a waveform amplitude __ because of attenuation

A

Reduction

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13
Q

TGC allows the adjustment of image by changing areas to

A

Darker or brighter

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14
Q

A single focal zone carat should be positioned

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At or just deep to the imaged structure

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15
Q

The best B mode image uses

A

The highest frequency that provides an adequate amount of penetration

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16
Q

A higher dynamic range is best utilized with

A

The uterus

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17
Q

Narrowing sector width __ frame rate

A

Increases

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18
Q

Low persistence improves resolution of

A

The fetal heart

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19
Q

The maps feature adjust __ of the grays in an image

A

Brightness

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20
Q

Which is not an indicator of thermal index

A

TIA

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21
Q

Tissue harmonic imaging offers improved image by decreasing all expect

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Contrast

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22
Q

This feature uses multiple, averaged transmit beams at different angles and frequencies to increase image detail

A

Compound imaging

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23
Q

Sweep speed adjust the M-mode scrolling speed or

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Time

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24
Q

Turbulent flow patterns are often associated with

A

Pathologies

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25
Q

The optimal angle to sample with color flow is

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30 to 60 degrees

26
Q

on a color bar indicator, the area represents

A

Range of flow velocities displayed above and below the baseline

27
Q

What will aid in detecting slow vascular flow

A

Increasing persistence

28
Q

This type of artifact occurs when a structure is a strong reflector such as a fetal bony structure or when a tissue reflects most or all of the transmitted beam

A

Posterior acoustic shadowing

29
Q

Movement of the transducer or targeted anatomy results in an artifact called

A

Color flash

30
Q

Evaluation of a cystic structure results in the creation of an area deep into the targeted anatomy appearing

A

Brighter than the adjacent tissue

31
Q

What hospital electronic system would a sonographer use to locate a list of patients on the ultrasound machine

A

MWL

32
Q

Necessary clinical information for a pelvic sonographic exam and report may include

A

Parity, gravidity, symptoms, pelvic history to include pelvic procedures, surgical history

33
Q

Parity is:

A

The number of pregnancies a patient carried to term

34
Q

A G4P3A1T3 female is explained as having:

A

Four total pregnancies, three full term pregnancies and one abortion

35
Q

Every sonographer should be familiar with ultrasound related organizations and suggested scanning protocols for their profession. Choose the group that will not provide reliable pelvic sonographic scanning information

A

APR

36
Q

An adequately filled bladder usually extends ___ the fundus of a nongravid uterus

A

Slighty beyond

37
Q

Select the correct optimization technique

A

Angle the sonographic beam parallel to the structure of interest

38
Q

If a premenopausal female should prepare for a gyn ultrasound by drinking 32 oz of water 1 hour before the exam, what prep would be suggested for a 70 year old with vaginal bleeding and incontinence

A

Approximately 25 oz

39
Q

A 2.5 MHZ transducer is usually required to produce a diagnostic image on __ patient

A

A large habitus

40
Q

Endovaginal optimal focal range is from

A

2 to 7 cm

41
Q

An optimal endovaginal image with the finest resolution possible can be created by

A

Decreasing sector size

42
Q

Endovaginal transducers cannot be inserted past the area of the

A

Vaginal fornices

43
Q

Endovaginal ultrasound may not produce a diagnostic image in a patient:

A

With an enlarged leiomyomatous uterus

44
Q

Slect the incorrecr statement . Transperineal scanning:

A

Images inferior to bowel gas, therefore avoiding obstructive structures

45
Q

Prior to an endovaginal ultrasound the transducer should be lubricated. Which lubricant is best for a patient being treated for infertility

A

Saline

46
Q

The sonographer can adjust power levels and scan efficiently to minimize patient exposure levels. This is known as:

A

ALARA

47
Q

An ultrasound measurement of tissue stiffness is known as:

A

Sonoelastography

48
Q

Individuals choosing sonography as a profession should become certified. The gold standard certifying body is

A

ARDMS

49
Q

Sonohysterography imaged may demonstrate all expect:

A

Pelvic endometriosis

50
Q

Mechanical acquisition volume transducers providing sequential still images use __ planes

A

Three

51
Q

Musculoskeletal disorders involve all expect injury to the:

A

Acromion

52
Q

The most common location for WRMSK pain in a sonographer involves the

A

Shoulder

53
Q

A chronic work injury displays these signs

A

Aching, Fatigue, stiffness, muscle or joint discomfort, pain, plus weakness or inability to hold objects

54
Q

One of the largest risk factors for MSKD is:

A

An awkward body position

55
Q

The ultrasound system monitor should be positioned approximately __ inches from the sonographers face to eyes

A

40

56
Q

Transducer cable twisting and weight can cause torque on a sonographer’s wrist. Select the best way to remedy wrist torque

A

Use cable supports

57
Q

Choose the correct ergonomics statement

A

Limit portable examinations that require static or awkward positions and forceful transducer handling

58
Q

Choose the correct wrist position for maintaining a healthy ergonomic position

A

Neutral

59
Q

Select a cause for an unhealthy forceful transducer grip:

A

Patient obesity

60
Q

Choose the correct suggested rest break to relieve muscle tension and increase joint and muscle flow during an extended ultrasound examination

A

30 to 60 second mini break every 20 minutes

GYN (6 decks)

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