Test 2

Question 1

True/False

Prior to a sonographic exam, the technologist needs to verify the diagnosis code matches the exam being performed

Answer 1

True

Question 2

What is the purpose of OSHA?

Answer 2

to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for workers by enforcing workplace laws and standards

Question 3

What medication is not used in the treatment of TOS?

Answer 3

Beta Blockers

Question 4

What is the most common type of TOS?

Answer 4

Neurogenic

Question 5

What is NOT a symptom of carpool tunnel syndrome?

Answer 5

Blood clot

Question 6

What is carpool tunnel syndrome?

Answer 6

Nerve entrapment syndrome that occurs when there is compression of the median nerve.

Question 7

True/False

Carpool tunnel syndrome must be alleviated surgically.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What are some task(s) that can cause de quervains disease?

Answer 8

Manuel=vering ultrasound probed for an extended amount of time

Question 9

If you perform the finkelstein test and it is positive, where will you experience pain?

Answer 9

The base of the thumb

Question 10

What is the most common symptom of plantar fasciitis?

Answer 10

Sharp heel pain, especially in the morning.

Question 11

What is NOT used for plantar fasciitis pain or treatment?

Answer 11

Walking barefoot.

Question 12

What makes a person more likely to get osteoarthritis?

Answer 12

Excessive body weight

Question 13

What is another name for osteoarthritis?

Answer 13

Wear and tear arthritis

Question 14

Which of the following is a possibility if De Quarvans disease is left untreated?

Answer 14

All are possible

Question 15

Where is the tarsal tunnel found?

Answer 15

Medial aspect of the ankle

Question 16

True/False

The medial plantar nerve is being compressed in the setting of tarsal tunnel syndrome

Answer 16

False

Question 17

Name and describe three different kinds of workplace stress:

Answer 17

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.

Question 18

Describe three things you can do to help eliminate the risk of musculoskeletal injuries. They must be completely different concepts or unrelated topics.

Answer 18

-Exercising & stretching regularly
-proper posture / both feet flat on the floor
-Mini breaks between scanning

Question 19

True/False
The occurrence of musculoskeletal injuries among sonographers is on the decline because of better ergonomic tools in the workplace.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

Describe the 20 / 20 / 20 rule:

Answer 20

For every 20 minutes scanning, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

Question 21

True/False
Eustress is a positive form of stress

Answer 21

True

Question 22

True/False
Stress and burnout in the workplace have physical and mental repercussions.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

List and describe three ergonomic tools that help sonographers do their job in a more ergonomically position:

Answer 23

• Adjustable ultrasound machine
• comfortable workspace
• scanning glasses for people who wear bifocals/trifocals

Question 24

Name and describe three different test/maneuvers done to verify thoracic outlet syndrome:

Answer 24

X-ray, CT, MRI

Question 25

What diagnostic imaging modality is used to accurately diagnose plantar fasciitis?

Answer 25

Mri