Test 2 Flashcards
True/False
Prior to a sonographic exam, the technologist needs to verify the diagnosis code matches the exam being performed
True
What is the purpose of OSHA?
to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for workers by enforcing workplace laws and standards
What medication is not used in the treatment of TOS?
Beta Blockers
What is the most common type of TOS?
Neurogenic
What is NOT a symptom of carpool tunnel syndrome?
Blood clot
What is carpool tunnel syndrome?
Nerve entrapment syndrome that occurs when there is compression of the median nerve.
True/False
Carpool tunnel syndrome must be alleviated surgically.
False
What are some task(s) that can cause de quervains disease?
Manuel=vering ultrasound probed for an extended amount of time
If you perform the finkelstein test and it is positive, where will you experience pain?
The base of the thumb
What is the most common symptom of plantar fasciitis?
Sharp heel pain, especially in the morning.
What is NOT used for plantar fasciitis pain or treatment?
Walking barefoot.
What makes a person more likely to get osteoarthritis?
Excessive body weight
What is another name for osteoarthritis?
Wear and tear arthritis
Which of the following is a possibility if De Quarvans disease is left untreated?
All are possible
Where is the tarsal tunnel found?
Medial aspect of the ankle
True/False
The medial plantar nerve is being compressed in the setting of tarsal tunnel syndrome
False
Name and describe three different kinds of workplace stress:
Eustress:
• positive stress — has the drive and energy to carefor others.
Hyper-stress:
• negative form of stress that affects ppl who are overworked.
Hypostress:
• an absence of stress that occurs when someone is bored or not challenged.
Describe three things you can do to help eliminate the risk of musculoskeletal injuries. They must be completely different concepts or unrelated topics.
-Exercising & stretching regularly
-proper posture / both feet flat on the floor
-Mini breaks between scanning
True/False
The occurrence of musculoskeletal injuries among sonographers is on the decline because of better ergonomic tools in the workplace.
False
Describe the 20 / 20 / 20 rule:
For every 20 minutes scanning, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
True/False
Eustress is a positive form of stress
True
True/False
Stress and burnout in the workplace have physical and mental repercussions.
True
List and describe three ergonomic tools that help sonographers do their job in a more ergonomically position:
- Adjustable ultrasound machine
- comfortable workspace
- scanning glasses for people who wear bifocals/trifocals
Name and describe three different test/maneuvers done to verify thoracic outlet syndrome:
X-ray, CT, MRI
What diagnostic imaging modality is used to accurately diagnose plantar fasciitis?
Mri
