Test 1 Flashcards

1
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database that stores radiologic images

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PACS

picture archiving and communication system

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2
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position of the patient with the feet in stirrups; often used during delivery

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lithotomy position

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3
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inside a cavity such as the abdomen or pelvis

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endocavity

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4
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area of the transducer that comes in contact with the patient and which emits sound

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transducer footprint

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5
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Area around the organ

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adnexa

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6
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system designed either on pap er or computerized, to manage hospital data such as billing and patient records

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hospital information system

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7
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nonpregnant

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nongravid

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8
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condition where the umbilical cord becomes trapped between the presenting fetal part and the cervix

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vasa previa

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9
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system designed either physical or electric to manage radiology data such as billing, reports and images

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EMR

electronic medical records

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10
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top portion of the uterus

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fundus

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11
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fluid within the abdominal or pelvic cavity

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acites

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12
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the condition in which the placenta is implantation is low in the uterus and will deliver before the baby

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placenta previa

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13
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around the vessels

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perivascular

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14
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compression of the aorta and ivc by the gravid uterus resulting in symptoms of nausea hypotension, lightheadedness, and syncope

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aortocaval compression syndrome

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15
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a list of images required to complete an exam

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scanning protocol

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16
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within the vagina

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transvaginal/ endovaginal

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17
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the biophysical result of the intersection of sound waves and tissue

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bioeffects

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18
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pregnancy outside the uterus

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ectopic pregnancy

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19
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imaging through the abdomen

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transabdominal

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20
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electronic database containing all pt info

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RIS

radiology info system

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21
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what hospital electronic systems are typically used prior to a pt exam?

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HIS
RIS
EMR
MWL

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22
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pertinent clinic info for a pelvic exam may include

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LMP
regularity of menses
gravidity
parity symptoms
pertinent medical and surgical hx
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23
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a pregnant woman who had a nonviable ectopic pregnancy and later gave birth to one set of twins would be considered

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G3

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24
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a currently pregnant patient is classified as G3P1A1T2 would mean a women who has had

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three pregnancies
one full term birth
one abortion
and two full term

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25
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an adequately filled bladder usually extends ___________ the fundus of a nongravid unterus

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slightly beyond

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26
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a gynocelogic sonographic eval should include the following views

A
sag mid line uterus
rt and lt parasagital images
transverse uterus
cervix
vagina
ovaries
both adnexa and pathology
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27
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to visualize the internal os and cervix during a second trimester ultrasound the bladder should be

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moderately full

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28
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aortocaval compression syndrone is relieved by

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turning pt on their side and using a cold compress to the forehead or drinking cold water

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29
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obstetric transducer selection should be based on

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pt body habitus
stage of pregnancy
examination objectives

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30
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the most appropriate transducer for an obese pt having a gynocologic exam would be

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15 mhz

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31
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endovaginal transducers cannot be inserted past the area of

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vaginal fornices

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32
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which position is used for endovaginal sonographic exams?

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lithotomy

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33
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prior to an endovaginal u/s the transducer should be lubricated. which lube is best used for a pt being treated for infertility?

A

saline

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34
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sonographic contrast agents such as saline are used in gynecologic scanning to visualize the

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endometrial cavity and the Fallopian tubes

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35
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2d serial scanning is also known as

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3d imaging

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36
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the golden standard to certify a sonographer is?

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ARDMS

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37
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high frequency transducers provide

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better resolution

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38
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a full bladder is necessary for what exam?

A

transabdominal pelvic exam

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39
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an empty bladder is best for what kind of exam?

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transvaginal pelvic exam

40
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4d imaging uses what planes

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x
y
z planes with dimension of time

41
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G refers to what?

A

of previous pregnancies & includes current

42
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parity refers to the number of pregnancy a woman has carried to

A

36 wks

43
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ectopic pregancies are recorded as

A

abortions

44
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a twin gestation would be recorded as

A

T2

45
Q

lmp stands for

A

last menstral period

46
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what size transducer would be more helpful during a late pregnancy exam?

A

7.5mhz

47
Q

how is ALARA achieved in sonography?

A

decrease exam time
use lowest power level
appropriate transducer

48
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how to use ALARA in the first trimester OB

A

do not use or spectral Doppler

49
Q

before exam identify exam by

A

pt name and date of birth

50
Q

LMP stands for

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Last menstrual period

51
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term that means Number of pregnancies

A

(G) gravida

52
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term that means number of term pregnancies

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(P) para

53
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term that means number of live births

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(T) term

54
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term that means spontaneous and elective

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(A) abortion

55
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EDD stands for

A

estimated date of delivery

56
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EDC stands for

A

estimated date of confinement

57
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protocols provided by

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AIUM, SDMS, ACR

American Institute of Ultrasound in medicine

58
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gynecological abdominal imaging prep

A

32oz of water 1hr before

59
Q

gynecological vaginal exam prep

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empty bladder

60
Q

aortocaval compression symptoms

A

weakness
sweatiness
fainting

61
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transducer selection for a large pt?

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3.5mhz or lower (increase penetration decrease detail)

62
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transducer for a normal pt?

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5.0mhz or higher

63
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image optimization for any patient?

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decreased depth
correct placement of focal zone
increase detail

64
Q

potential hazards from u/s energy

A

heat and cavitation

65
Q

no hazards found below

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100mW/cm2 unfocused beam or 1W/cm2 in a focused beam

66
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ARDMS atands for

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American registry of diagnostic medical sonographers

67
Q

saclaike vascular structure that lies below the chorion and develops from the hindgut

A

allantois

68
Q

cavity that is part of the development of the digestive and reductive organs

A

cloaca

69
Q

structures that appear about 5 weeks gestation and becomes either an ovary or testes

A

gonadal ridges

70
Q

normal of paired chromosomes

A

diploid

71
Q

second stage of kidney development (aka walffian body)

A

mesonephrons

72
Q

connection between the mesonephros and the cloaca

A

mesonephric ducts

73
Q

paired ducts that become oviducts, uterus, cervix, and upper vagina

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mullarian ducts (paramesonephric ducts)

74
Q

female germ cell

A

oocytes

75
Q

immature oocytes

A

oogonia

76
Q

precursor of germ cells become oocytes or spermatozoa in the adult

A

primordial germ cells

77
Q

primary or first kidney which developes in the embryo

A

pronephrons

78
Q

genitourinary means

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denito- reproductive

urinary- kidney/bldder

79
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where do the genitourinary cells arise from

A

mesoderm

80
Q

anomalies that occur in the genitourinary system include

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agenisis
duplication
obstruction
partial absence

81
Q

most common lesion

A

renal and urinary

82
Q

first signs of anomalies

A

abnormality of menstruation

abdominal mass on exam

83
Q

ovum contributes ___ chromosomes plus the sex chromosome X

A

22

84
Q

sperm contributes ________ chromosomes plus the sex chromosome Y

A

22

85
Q

results of sperm and ovum chromosomes

A

diploid

86
Q

how many chromosomes does a diploid have

A

46

87
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XX =

A

female

88
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XY=

A

Male

89
Q

when do primordial germ cells develop?

A

in the third-fourth week post conception

90
Q

primordial germs cells become _______ & ________ in the adult

A

oocytes or spermatozoa

91
Q

during week 6 the primordial germ cells invade the

A

gonadal ridges

92
Q

what is considered the dual duct system?

A

mesonepheric ducts

mullerian ducts

93
Q

in the third month the _________ _______ disappears and the______ ______ form

A

midline septum

uterine corpus & cervix

94
Q

as the ovary moves into place dorsal to the fallopian tube it causes a large transverse fold called the

A

broad ligament

95
Q

continuous with posterosuperior layer of broad ligament

A

mesovarium

96
Q

lies between the two layers of the broad ligament and connects the lower pole of the ovary with lateral uterine wall

A

the proper ligament of the ovary

97
Q

for upper lateral corner of the broad ligament suspends ovary and fallopian tube

A

suspensory ligament