Week 2

Question 1

To Avoid injury during portable studies sonographers should

Answer 1

look for leading wheels to steer more easily
Hold wrist straight when pushing equipment

Question 2

Sonographer burnout and compassion fatigue are due to

Answer 2

internally generated stress

Question 3

What are the primary steps to prevent musculoskeletal injuries?

Answer 3

Frequent rest and exercise

Question 4

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by

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compression of the median nerve

Question 5

To avoid arm and shoulder pain, the scanning arm should not abducted more than

Answer 5

30 degrees

Question 6

Role overload

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too much to do in too little time

Question 7

De Quervain disease symptoms are

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Decrease range of motion, swelling in the thumb, cracking noises

Question 8

Rotator cuff injuries are best diagnosed by

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MRI

Question 9

Thoracic outlet syndrome is

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a group of disorders brought on by compression of blood

Question 10

Awareness is the key to coping with any kind of

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stress

Question 11

Bursitis is

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an inflammation of a small sac of fluid that lubricates an area between the tendon and bone or a joint

Question 12

Hand washing is the best prevention to stop the spread of

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infection

Question 13

where is the best site to take pulse?

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Radial artery

Question 14

microorganisms cannot enter through

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finernails

Question 15

how low can clostridium difficile survive outside the body?

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70 to 90 days

Question 16

The CDC recommends scrubbing hands for a minimum of

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20 seconds

Question 17

isolation precaution is

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masks only once, clean the ultrasound equipment before entering the isolation unit, use sterile transducer covers and scanning agents

Question 18

when removing gloves ensure

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the inside part is on the outside

Question 19

Drainage bags should not be kept

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above the level of the bladder

Question 20

A gait belt is not an important lifting or

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transfer device

Question 21

what department is responsible for oxygen therapy treatment

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respiratory

Question 22

Tachy cardia is

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pulse great than 100 beats per minute

Question 23

What does infection result from

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invasion and growth of microbes in the body

Question 24

NPSGS

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National Patient Safety Goals

Question 25

In the health insurance and portability and accountability act, the sonographer must

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put patient information away and remove patient identification from scans used for publication or presentation.

Question 26

Normal heart rate

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60 to 100 bpm

Question 27

Nosocomial infection

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acquired during hospital stay

Question 28

time out is to identify the

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patient, type of procedure, side of procedure

Question 29

What are the 4 vital signs

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temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure

Question 30

When assisting a patient to and from a wheelchair always keep

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your center of gravity at the level of the patient center of gravity

Question 31

what should an ultrasound tech need to be aware of

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isolation procedures

Question 32

wipes and cleaning solutions need to be approved by

Answer 32

machine manufacturer

Question 33

what are the MSK injuries that are common in sonography

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Tennis elbow
Rotator cuff injuries
Planter fascitis
Carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 34

Good practice for MSK prevention

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Daily exercise
Neutral position
Patient position
Support tools
Appropriate workload and schedule

Question 35

Can ultrasound techs rely on nursing staff for help with IV, oxygen, and urinary catheters?

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No

Question 36

Ultrasound techs should be aware of

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DNR do not resuscitate
DNI do not intubate
CCA common carotid artery

Question 37

what is the proper angle between sonographer elbow and key board?

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90 degree

Question 38

can sonographers reconnect iv poles, blood pressure monitors, and oxygen?

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Yes

Question 39

Role of sonographer in preventing MSI

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Proper posture
Proper patient positioning

Question 40

Administration can prevent MSI by

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Cord tethers
Ergonomic chairs
Adjustable patient bed

Question 41

De Quervain disease is primarily characterized by

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tenosynovitis

Question 42

a support device for sonographers to rescue the strain of cord on their wrist

Answer 42

Cable brace

Question 43

stress decreases the rate of?

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healing

Question 44

what percentage of sonographers experience pain during scanning?

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75%

Question 45

If a sonographer pushes down on the transducer for 5 seconds to obtain an image, they should recover for

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15 seconds

Question 46

Side bending is associated with

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neck injury

Question 47

Static posture is associated with

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lower back injury

Question 48

Most common sites of pain and injury for sonographers?

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Neck and shoulders
Fingers and feet
Wrist and hands

Question 49

Osha recommends a 10-minute break for every

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2 hours of scanning

Question 50

in plantar fasciitis pain is not located in the

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ankle

Question 51

Tarsal tunnel syndrome results from compression of the

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posterior tibial nerve

Question 52

Nonparticipation:

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develops when sonographers have no say in important decisions

Question 53

underutilization

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occurs when sonographers’ jobs do not tap their potential

Question 54

Resource inadequacy:

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exists in cases of a lack of sufficient resources to perform a task to the level of expectation

Question 55

Internally generated stress is

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stress that we cause ourselves; is a major factor in the development of sonographer burnout and compassion fatigue