Clinical #3 Flashcards
Which of the following will help the radiologist select the correct biopsy needle size/length for the biopsy of a mass in the posterior right liver?
usually the sonographer opens multiple sizes of core biopsy needles and place them on the sterile procedure tray in case they are needed
using color Doppler to locate surrounding vascularity
measuring the depth of the mass within the liver
measuring the width of the mass in the liver
measuring the depth of the mass within the liver
Which of the following should always be included on the technologist worksheet that is given to the radiologist with the images?
limitations of exam performance
differential diagnoses for abnormal findings
follow up recommendations
thermal index setting during the exam
limitations of exam performance
An area of plaque or thrombus in an artery will be demonstrated as ___ on angiography.
an area of increased concentration of contrast material
a dark black area within the vessel
a highly reflective area within the vessel
an area of absence of contrast material
an area of absence of contrast material
Why is it necessary to obtain the PT and INR lab values prior to a liver biopsy?
to assess that patient’s risk for post procedure infection
to assess the patient’s risk for post procedure thrombosis of the PV
to assess the patient’s risk for post procedure hemorrhage
to asses the extent of cirrhosis within the liver
to assess the patient’s risk for post procedure hemorrhage
What is a Point of Care Ultrasound?
follow up exam on a known abnormality
ultrasound exam performed on the same day as the clinical evaluation
ultrasound exam performed at the office of the referring physician
focused evaluation used to answer a specific question
focused evaluation used to answer a specific question
When evaluating a suspected testicular varicocele, what patient position will be better demonstrate the abnormality?
decubitus right
supine
standing
decubitus left
standing
the increase in hydrostatic pressure will cause the vessels of the varicocele to dilate
The blue dot sign is a clinical finding of:
torsion of the testicular appendage
testicular varicocele
bladder calculi
thyroid adenoma
torsion of the testicular appendage
Which of the following indicates the proper order for putting on PPE?
mask, goggles, gloves, gown
goggles, gown, mask, gloves
gloves, gown, mask, goggles
gown, mask, goggles, gloves
gown, mask, goggles, gloves
Which of the following is a violation of HIPAA policies?
posting patient symptoms and demographics with an anonymous ultrasound image on social media
sharing an anonymized image from an exam with your sonography class
discussing exam results with a patient
discussing exam results with the patient’s physician
posting patient symptoms and demographics with an anonymous ultrasound image on social media
A patient presents for a thyroid biopsy with a script that states “US guided biopsy, cold nodule.” The patient does not have the report with them but they do have a copy of the nuclear medicine exam. What are you looking for on the NM exam to locate the nodule to be biopsied?
green areas with absence of accumulation of the radioactive isotope
bright red areas of increased accumulation of the radioactive isotope
white/light areas with absence of accumulation of the radioactive isotope
darker areas of increased accumulation of the radioactive isotope
white/light areas with absence of accumulation of the radioactive isotope
Which of the following statements is true regarding paracentesis?
because the diagnostic paracentesis is performed with a long thin needle instead of a catheter, a sterile field in not required for the procedure
the preferred entry point for fluid removal is on the right side at the level of Morrison pouch
paracentesis requires the use of the sterile field technique
an informed consent form is not required when a diagnostic paracentesis is performed - the form is only required for a therapeutic paracentesis
paracentesis requires the use of the sterile field technique
Which of the following is a contraindication for a renal biopsy?
AIDS
current antibiotic treatment
current Warfarin use
polycystic kidney diseasse
current Warfarin use
The following image is obtained on a 12 year old boy with a non-palpable right testicle. What should be your next step as the sonographer performing this exam?
evaluate the left groin for an undescended testicle
evaluate the right groin for an undescended testicle
evaluate the paraumbilical area for an undescended testicle
evaluate the perineal area for an undescended testicle
evaluate the right groin for an undescended testicle
Which of the following commonly leads to acute scrotal pain?
seminoma
microlithiasis
tubular ectasia
epididymitis
epididymitis
Which of the following would be an unexpected finding in a patient that had a vasectomy 4 years ago?
atrophied epididymis
tubular ectasia of the epididymis
spermatoceles
dilated vas deferns
atrophied epididymitis
A 30 year old male presents with a softball injury to the groin area. The scrotum is abnormally swollen and extremely painful for the patient. Which of the following statements is true regarding the findings on the image?
the right testicle has ruptured and increased flow is seen within the testicular tissue
the right testicle demonstrates orchitis with increased vascularity
the right testicle appears torsed
the left testicle appears torsed
the right testicle is torsed
Which of the following is a contraindication for a liver biopsy?
patient with allergies to iodinated contrast
patient with severe liver atrophy caused by cirrhosis
patient with advanced Alzheimer and hepatitis
patient with Budd Chiari
patient with advanced Alzheimer and hepatitis
cannot sign informed consent and may be uncooperative
Hypophosphatemia is a clinical sign of:
hyperparathyroidism
hyperthyroidism
renal failure
internal hemorrhage
hyperparathyroidism
Which of the following exam results is most likely to end up with an ultrasound guided biopsy of the area of interest?
a spiculated lung mass seen on a CT exam of the chest
hot thyroid nodule seen on nuclear medicine exam
an irregular liver mass that is contiguous with the diaphragm seen on CT exam of the abdomen
cold thyroid nodule seen on nuclear medicine exam
cold thyroid nodule seen on nuclear medicine exam
Which of the following will have no effect on serum levels of AFP?
seminomatous tumor of the testicle
HCC
pregnancy
yolk sac tumor of the right testicle
seminomatous tumors of the testicles will normally demonstrate normal AFP levels with elevated bhCG levels
Which of the following lymph node chains should be evaluated for related metastasis with thyroid cancer?
internal mammary
pectoral
axillary
supraclavicular
supraclavicular
Which type of thyroid cancer is associated with elevated calcitonin levels?
anaplastic
medullary
papillary
follicular
medullary
When evaluating a patient with a complete thyroidectomy, what is the best way to differentiate level VI nodes from level III/IV nodes?
hyperextend the neck and rotate until the chin touches the contralateral shoulder to document lymph node position relative to the hyoid bone
turn the neck to a neutral position and document lymph node position relative to the carotid artery
hyperextend the neck and rotate until the chin touches the contralateral shoulder to document lymph node position relative to the carotid artery
turn the neck to a neutral position and document lymph node position relative to the angle of mandible
turn the neck to a neutral position and document lymph node position relative to the carotid artery
Which of the following Doppler information is necessary to calculate the RI?
PSV only
PSV and EDV
PSV, average flow velocity, and EDV
PSV and PDV
PSV and EDV
Prehn sign is used to differentiate what two abnormalities?
seminoma and yolk sac tumor
fungal liver abscess and amoebic liver abscess
RCC and oncocytoma
testicular torsion and epididymo-orchitis
testicular torsion and epididymo-orchitis
HTN, nephrolithiasis, osteopenia, weakness, and malaise are common symptoms of:
hypoparapthyroidism
hyperparathyroidism
hyperthyroidism
hypothyroidism
hyperparathyroidism
Which of the following is relative to renal failure and vitamin D deficiency?
nephrocalcinosis
pulmonary HTN
hyperthyroidism
secondary hyperparathyroidism
secondary hyperparathyroidism
When wearing a protective gown and gloves:
the open end of the gloves should not be touching the wrist cuffs of the gown
the open end of the gloves should be pulled over the wrist cuffs of the gown
the open end of the gloves should be fitted under the wrist cuff of the gown
two pairs of gloves should be worn
the open end of the gloves should be pulled over the wrist cuffs of the gown
A 65 year old female presents for a neck ultrasound with a script that states hypophosphatemia and hypercalcemia. What do you expect to find on the exam?
atrophied thyroid gland
papillary thyroid cancer
enlarged parathyroid glands
medullary thyroid cancer
enlarged parathyroid glands
When using color Doppler to complete testicular perfusion, you should always:
use the dual screen function to demonstrate an image of both testicles
document flow during the Valsalva strain
document flow after the Valsalva release
document normal flow in one testicle and then adjust color scale and wall filter settings to demonstrate the same amount of flow i the other testicle
use the dual screen function to demonstrate an image of both testicles
Sjogren syndrome is an immune system disorder that commonly affects:
thyroid
bile ducts
adrenal glands
salivary glands
salivary glands
A patient presents for an abdominal ultrasound exam due to recent general pain in the abdomen. While reviewing the patient chart, you note that they have a CT of the abdomen with contrast that is scheduled immediately after the ultrasound appointment. How should you proceed?
complete the ultrasound exam and guide the patient to the CT department where they can drink the necessary contrast material
contact the CT department to ask the to do their exam first
ask the patient to finish drinking the CT contrast material before you start the ultrasound exam
call the referring doctor to let them know that the two exams will image the same anatomy and one should be cancelled
complete the ultrasound exam and guide the patient to the CT department where they can drink the necessary contrast material
Which of the following scrotal abnormalities would be better displayed if the patient performed the Valsalva maneuver?
varicocele only
inguinal hernia only
testicular torsion and inguinal hernia
varicocele and inguinal hernia
varicocele and inguinal hernia
A 30 year old presents with a history of a normal clinical exam of the scrotum and infertility. What is the referring doctor expecting to find on the US exam?
seminoma
varicocele
torsion
acute epididymitis
varicocele