PW Doppler Direction of Flow Flashcards
1
Q
If the blood flows _____ the doppler soundwave beam, it creates a higher frequency (positive shift)
A
Towards
2
Q
If the blood flows ___ from the doppler sound wave beam, it creates a lower frequency (negative shift)
A
Away.
3
Q
How are positive shifts displayed?
A
Above the baseline.
4
Q
How are negative shifts displayed?
A
Below the baseline.
5
Q
Is this flow going toward the left side of the screen or the right?
A
The beam points to the left here, so flow AWAY from it is going to the left of the screen.
6
Q
What side is the head on?
A
On the left of the screen.
7
Q
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