Ultrasound Equipment

Question 1

used to generate the ultrasonic energy

Answer 1

transducer selection

Question 2

narrow, rectangular, convex, curve for large surfaces (abdomen & OB)

Answer 2

curved linear array

Question 3

flat for better contact, superficial (breast, tyroid, scrotum, limbs)

Answer 3

linear arrary

Question 4

cardiac studies

Answer 4

sector-phased array

Question 5

transducers frequencies range from

smaller the part imaged the higher the frequency used

Answer 5

low (1MHz) to higher (12-20 MHz)

Question 6

requires curved array transducer with 3-4 MHz

Answer 6

adults

Question 7

requires a smaller curved array with a 5-7 MHz

Answer 7

child

Question 8

may require 12 MHz

Answer 8

premature infants