Test 1 Flashcards
1
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What is Ultrasound?
A
noninvasive imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create pictures of the inside of the body.
2
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What is Transducer / Probe?
A
device that sends and receives sound waves to create a picture of the inside of the body.
3
Q
What is Echo?
A
Sound waves that bounce back after being sent towards an object of interest and are recorded by a machine.
4
Q
What is Gain?
A
controls the overall brightness of an image
5
Q
What is TGC?
A
time gain compensation controls the brightness of images in sections
6
Q
What is Pulsed Doppler?
A
measures blood flow velocity and turbulence
7
Q
What is Color Doppler?
A
color coded presentation of Doppler information superimposed on gray-scale images.
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