Ultrasound - QUIZ

Question 1

Which of these anatomical structures can be identified as an anechogeneic (black) area on ultrasound?
Select all that apply.
a) Lungs
b) Kidney
c) Bladder
d) Spine
e) Liver

Answer 1

c) Bladder

Question 2

Which of these ultrasound probes is suitable for performing an eFAST?

a) Curvilinear/convex
b) Phased array
c) Linear

Answer 2

a) Curvilinear/convex

Question 3

All of the following structures should be visualised to complete an eFAST in trauma, except:
Select all that apply.
a) Liver
b) Kidneys
c) Aorta
d) Heart
e) Lungs (lung sliding)

Answer 3

c) Aorta

Question 4

Match the description of the cardiac ultrasound findings to the most likely pathology.

a) Heart surrounded by hypoechogeneic rim, right ventricle collapses
b) Hypodynamic left ventricle
c) Both ventricles small during diastole and collapse during systole
d) Right ventricle larger than left, septum pushed towards left ventricle

i) Hypovolemic shock
ii) Pericardial tamponade
iii) Pulmonary embolism
iv) Cardiogenic shock

Answer 4

a) = ii) Pericardial tamponade
b) = iv) Cardiogenic shock
c) = i) Hypovolemic shock
d) = iii) Pulmonary embolism

Question 5

Which of the following eFAST images are positive for free fluid/blood?
Select all that apply.
a) Left upper quadrant
b) Right upper quadrant
c) Pelvis (bladder)

Answer 5

a) Left upper quadrant

c) Pelvis (bladder)

Question 6

Match the cardiac views on the image below to their descriptions in the table.

i) Parasternal long axis
ii) Parasternal short axis
iii) Apical 4 chamber
iv) Subxiphoid/subcostal

Answer 6

a = i) Parasternal long axis
b = ii) Parasternal short axis
c = iii) Apical 4 chamber
d = iv) Subxiphoid/subcostal