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Key Terms Ch 1-4, 7 Flashcards

1
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After placing the transducer on the patient, you should always do a quick ___ before taking images.

A

survey scan

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How should you take a survey of the abdominal aorta?

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begins from the anterior approach in the saggittal scan plane and then surveyed in the transverse scan plane from the diaphragm to the bifurcation

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3
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the right renal artery is ___ to the IVC

A

posterior

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4
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what are the landmarks for spleen?

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SMA, splenic vein, portal splenic confluence

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5
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The amount of pressure exerted on the skin surface by the transducer can affect the ____

A

image quality

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6
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left renal vein comes off the ivc in ___

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mid trans

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7
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An injury that results in restricted work or time away from work or that involves symptoms that last for 7 days or more and injuries that include the muscles, tendons, and joints

A

Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder (WRMSD)

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8
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Displays the TGC information

A

TGC curve

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9
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in order to see the splenic vein, you must be in what scan plane?

A

transverse

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10
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Imaging within vessels

A

Endoluminal

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11
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parenchyma

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tissue composing an organ

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12
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Radiologists consult for imaging diagnoses using PACS to view images transmitted from site of origin

A

Teleradiology

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13
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Place cursors for distance measurements

A

Distance

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14
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what is this?

A

a cyst with smooth borders and accoustic enhancement- poterior to the cyst there is a brightening (also called a through transmission)

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15
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Multiple pathological conditions that may be indicated by the ultrasound findings and reported as such by the interpreting physician

A

Differential diagnoses

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16
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the celiac artery and SMA are ___ in relation to the AO

A

anterior

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17
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the left renal vein sits ___ to the aorta and ___ to the SMA

A

anterior posterior

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18
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Starting point from which the examination will be performed

A

Imaging preset/ model

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19
Q

The science or study of work

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Ergonomics

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20
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When a patient is getting an abdominal aorta scan, they should…

A

fast for at least 8 hours prior to the study

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21
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when taking an image of the proximal segment of the aorta or IVC, you want to as the patient to ____

A

either take a deep breath or push stomach out

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22
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external iliac arteries bring blood to the

A

legs

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23
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Inflammation of the tendon

A

Tendonitis

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24
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Process of inserting something into or operating on the body through a needle puncture, an incision, or a natural orifice

A

Invasive procedure

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25
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landmark for mid ao in trans

A

SMA

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26
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The only people who can legally render a diagnosis are?

A

physicians

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27
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Which directional position is optimal for scanning the abdominal aorta?

A

supine

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28
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Appropriate calculations package based on imaging preset

A

Calc key

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29
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What is RSI?

A

repetitive strain injury

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30
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Reverse the scan direction of the displayed image Image will change from either a right to left direction or up and down direction

A

Image direction

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31
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Blurred vision

A

Presbyopia

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32
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Imagining controls such as body pattern, Doppler, power Doppler, pulsed wave, m mode, and screen monitor controls

A

Additional controls

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33
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Enables improved image resolution as images are stored in digital format and manipulated by software controls

A

PACS - Picture Archiving and Communications System

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34
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Ultrasound system controls including (1) primary imaging, (2) calculation, and (3) additional controls

A

Knobology

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35
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Inflammation of the bursa

A

Bursitis

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36
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Name 7 things that MUST be documented on the image documentation

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-patient name and ID number -date and time -scanning site (hospital name) -name or initials of sonographer -patient position -scanning plane -area of interest (gen- aorta and specific prox ao sag)

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37
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Sonographers written summary of ultrasound findings using sonographic terminology- never a diagnosis

A

Technical observation

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38
Q

Access s reference manual for ultrasound system

A

HELP menu

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39
Q

An agency within the United States dept of labor that is designed to protect health care workers from major blood borne diseases and maintain healthful working conditions for the nations’s workforce

A

(OSHA) Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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40
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landmark for prox ao in sag?

A

lots of liver, area before the celiac trunk - near xyphoid bone

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41
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major blood vessel of the body that is returning blood from inferior portion of body to the right atrium of the heart

A

IVC

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42
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Protects patients from infection and prevents the spread of pathogens

A

Aseptic technique

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43
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What is MSI?

A

musculoskeletal strain injury

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44
Q

Patient identification data, clinical symptoms, the examination requested, and the reason why

A

Ultrasound Request Form

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45
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Customizes imaging settings and measurements; demonstrates proper use of ultrasound system

A

Clinical applications specialist

46
Q

What is the order to document abnormal findings?

A

1) determine number of findings 2) determine composition 3) pathology images

47
Q

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

A

Primary Imaging Controls

48
Q

-Guides the cursor on the screen -Position measurement cursors during freeze mode -Changes scan area for the sector size and color box size for Doppler and color Doppler application

A

Trackball

49
Q

Extension of the shoulder and arm away from the body

A

Abduction

50
Q

3 sonographic criteria to be considered a true cyst:

A

1) mass must appear anechoic with no internal echoes 2) mass walls must be defined, thin, and smooth 3) mass must exhibit posterior through transmission or increased echo amplitude visualized posterior to a structure to a structure that does not attenuate (looks like light beam)

51
Q

when the SMV and splenic vein meet, they join to become

A

portal splenic confluence

52
Q

inferior to celiac trunk is __

A

SMA

53
Q

Blood borne pathogen that requires standard precautions to reduce exposure risk

A

Hepatitis B (HBV) Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

54
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anechoic

A

fluid filled

55
Q

Performed under surgical conditions

A

Intraoperative and laparoscopic

56
Q

describe the borders

A

irregular border cyst

57
Q

what is this?

A

acoustic shadows- echo drop off posterior to a structure that attenuates the sound beam - considered a type of sonographic artifact

58
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this is a complex mass with anechoic tissue and heterogeneous solid tissue (not all one smooth echo texture)

59
Q

When bringing a patient back to the exam room, you should verify their identity by?

A

Checking ID bracelet ask patient to verify name and DOB -you should confirm that the name and DOB match the ID bracelet

60
Q

Ultrasound professional responsible for performing and recording ultrasound studies for physician interpretation

A

Sonographer

61
Q

Entrapment of the median nerve as it runs through the carpal bones of the wrist

A

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

62
Q

A germ free condition

A

Asepsis

63
Q

Returning echoes from deep in the body are amplified so information on deeper structures can be received -equalize differences in received echo amplitudes due to reflector depth

A

Time-gain compensation (TGC)

64
Q

the renal artery is __ to celiac trunk?

A

inferior

65
Q

Sonologist’s (radiologist/ physician) formal report of ultrasound findings

A

Interpretive Report (Final report)

66
Q

Performs installation of ultrasound system or imaging site

A

Ultrasound Field Service Engineer

67
Q

What is RMI?

A

repetitive motion injury

68
Q

diffuse disease

A

infiltrative

69
Q

Transvaginal/ transrectal

A

Endocavity

70
Q

what is the most notable artery in mid trans?

A

SMA

71
Q

renal arteries branch off from the __ aspect of the aorta

A

lateral

72
Q

the diaphragm moves ___ when patient takes deep breath

A

inferior

73
Q

describe a complex mass

A

walls vary from well defined and smooth to poorly defined and irregular

74
Q

A specific type of tendonitis involving the thumb, believed to be a result of repeated gripping of the transducer

A

De Quervain’s Disease

75
Q

Store recently scanned image frames into system memory before freeze key is depressed Images can be reviewed using this control

A

Cine loop

76
Q

Adjusts image size

A

Depth

77
Q

the celiac trunk branches into

A

common hepatic artery left gastric artery splenic artery

78
Q

hyperechoic

A

solid structure (tissue)

79
Q

landmark for prox ao in trans?

A

lotss of liver, ao should be at the bottom of the screen

80
Q

Erase cursors, outlines, and measurement results

A

Off

81
Q

Result of chronic stress over time

A

Burnout

82
Q

Because the aorta is retroperitoneal and is one of the deepest structures of the body, the transducer of choice is usually a ___ MHz curvilinear. If the patient is very thin, a ___MHz transducer may be the best choice.

A

3.0-3.5 MHz 5.0 MHz

83
Q

Compilation of patient information including medical history, results of physical examination, patient symptoms, and lab test results

A

Patient chart

84
Q

landmark for mid ao in sag?

A

just superior to the SMA

85
Q

Results of the physical examination, including a listing of the patient’s symptoms

A

Assessment notes

86
Q

Intervertebral disc degeneration that results from awkward and static postures, bending, and twisting while scanning

A

Spinal degeneration

87
Q

What are alternative scanning positions for viewing the aorta?

A

left/right lateral decubitus left/right posterior oblique sitting semi erect to erect

88
Q

Better tissue resolution of superficial structures is attained with higher frequencies. Lower imaging frequency is used for deeper structures

A

Frequency

89
Q

Activate programmed storage device to store frozen image The system will remain in freeze until image is stored

A

Print/store key

90
Q

“Freeze” image and suspend real time, press button to unfreeze image and resume real time

A

Freeze Key

91
Q

the rt and lt internal iliacs are also known as the

A

hypogastric artery

92
Q

Keyboard on the ultrasound system that allows alphabetic and numeric characters to be entered for the patient’s examination

A

Alphanumeric keyboard

93
Q

Electronic system that stores patient demographic information and medical records

A

Hospital Information System (HIS)

94
Q

Display two images side by side for comparison

A

Dual image and/or left/right key

95
Q

Always ensure that the ___ are set so that the table or stretcher do not move while a patients is getting on

A

breaks

96
Q

localized disease

A

a mass or multiple masses circumscribed to a specific area

97
Q

describe the borders

A

smooth border cyst

98
Q

landmark that separates the left lobe of the liver from the caudate lobe

A

ligamentum vinosum

99
Q

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

A

Radiology Information System (RIS)

100
Q

Software-based control system for image settings and measurements

A

Ultrasound system

101
Q

Position the focal zone to the desired scan depth

A

Focal zone position and focal number

102
Q

the internal iliac arteries bring blood to the

A

pelvis and uterus

103
Q

What are the 3 D’s of deviation?

A

1) Differentiating abnormal echo patterns from normal echo patterns 2) Documenting any differences in echo pattern appearance 3) Describing any difference in echo pattern appearance using sonographic technology

104
Q

where does the ao originate?

A

left ventricle of heart

105
Q

Outline for curve or circumference measurements

A

Trace/ellipse

106
Q

Complete measurements and display results to calculate volume measurements

A

Measure

107
Q

Physician responsible for providing final, legal, and interpretive report (which may include differential diagnoses) of ultrasound findings

A

Sonologist/radiologist

108
Q

Always measure at a __ angle of the vessel

A

90 degree

109
Q

A computer based version of a patients medical information

A

Electron medical record (EMR)

110
Q

3 types of compositions of a mass

A

solid cystic complex

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