Test 1 Flashcards
database that stores radiologic images
PACS
picture archiving and communication system
position of the patient with the feet in stirrups; often used during delivery
lithotomy position
inside a cavity such as the abdomen or pelvis
endocavity
area of the transducer that comes in contact with the patient and which emits sound
transducer footprint
Area around the organ
adnexa
system designed either on pap er or computerized, to manage hospital data such as billing and patient records
hospital information system
nonpregnant
nongravid
condition where the umbilical cord becomes trapped between the presenting fetal part and the cervix
vasa previa
system designed either physical or electric to manage radiology data such as billing, reports and images
EMR
electronic medical records
top portion of the uterus
fundus
fluid within the abdominal or pelvic cavity
acites
the condition in which the placenta is implantation is low in the uterus and will deliver before the baby
placenta previa
around the vessels
perivascular
compression of the aorta and ivc by the gravid uterus resulting in symptoms of nausea hypotension, lightheadedness, and syncope
aortocaval compression syndrome
a list of images required to complete an exam
scanning protocol
within the vagina
transvaginal/ endovaginal
the biophysical result of the intersection of sound waves and tissue
bioeffects
pregnancy outside the uterus
ectopic pregnancy
imaging through the abdomen
transabdominal
electronic database containing all pt info
RIS
radiology info system
what hospital electronic systems are typically used prior to a pt exam?
HIS
RIS
EMR
MWL
pertinent clinic info for a pelvic exam may include
LMP regularity of menses gravidity parity symptoms pertinent medical and surgical hx
a pregnant woman who had a nonviable ectopic pregnancy and later gave birth to one set of twins would be considered
G3
a currently pregnant patient is classified as G3P1A1T2 would mean a women who has had
three pregnancies
one full term birth
one abortion
and two full term
an adequately filled bladder usually extends ___________ the fundus of a nongravid unterus
slightly beyond
a gynocelogic sonographic eval should include the following views
sag mid line uterus rt and lt parasagital images transverse uterus cervix vagina ovaries both adnexa and pathology
to visualize the internal os and cervix during a second trimester ultrasound the bladder should be
moderately full
aortocaval compression syndrone is relieved by
turning pt on their side and using a cold compress to the forehead or drinking cold water
obstetric transducer selection should be based on
pt body habitus
stage of pregnancy
examination objectives
the most appropriate transducer for an obese pt having a gynocologic exam would be
15 mhz
endovaginal transducers cannot be inserted past the area of
vaginal fornices
which position is used for endovaginal sonographic exams?
lithotomy
prior to an endovaginal u/s the transducer should be lubricated. which lube is best used for a pt being treated for infertility?
saline
sonographic contrast agents such as saline are used in gynecologic scanning to visualize the
endometrial cavity and the Fallopian tubes
2d serial scanning is also known as
3d imaging
the golden standard to certify a sonographer is?
ARDMS
high frequency transducers provide
better resolution
a full bladder is necessary for what exam?
transabdominal pelvic exam