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Week 3 Flashcards

1
Q

what should be done before any diagnostic imaging tests that require contrast material

A

Abdominal sonography

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2
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Stenosis

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the abnormal narrowing of a passage in the body

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3
Q

aneurysm

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an excessive localized enlargement of an artery caused by a weakening of the artery wall.

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4
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thrombosis

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local coagulation or clotting of the blood in a part of the circulatory system

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5
Q

information maybe exchanged by using what during communication?

A

Words
Behavior
Symbols

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6
Q

what is communication?

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exchanging of information in order to reach a mutual understanding

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7
Q

while listening to a patient you should

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give your full attention to the patient

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8
Q

HIPPA

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protects the patient records

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9
Q

when leaving a patient alone in a room you should

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call a co worker to stay with the patient

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10
Q

pregnant patients with SLE require

A

increase in ultrasound surveilance

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11
Q

decrease intensity level and length of exposer time

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to the fetus in all obgyn ultrasounds

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12
Q

consent for invasive procedures is signed by the patient after

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the procedure is explained and the patient questions are answered

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13
Q

what is important for sonographers?

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to listen, introduce themselves, and explain examination to the patient

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14
Q

the role of quality assurance in testing ultrasound equipment are:

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checking instrument sensitivity
Imagining photography uniformity
Ventricle/ horizontal measurement accuracy

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15
Q

Tests required in RUQ scanning

A

AST
ALT
BILIRUBIN

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16
Q

What are helpful positions in gall bladder scanning?

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upright/ erect positioning

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17
Q

Abdomen sonography should NOT be done after other

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diagnostic imaging tests that require contrast material

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18
Q

is ultrasound of the cerebral vascular system safe for pediatric patients?

A

Yes

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19
Q

is TUS scanning better during third trimester?

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No

20
Q

BPS is

A

related to OBGYN scanning

21
Q

What should be documented before abdominal and retroperitoneal examinations?

A

AST
ALT
Alkaline phosphates

22
Q

What procedures are related to OBGYN scanning?

A

LMP
EDD

23
Q

What is the first stage of grieving?

A

Isolation

24
Q

What is not included in a sonographers report?

A

diagnosis

25
Q

what are the 5 stages of grief?

A

Denial: isolation
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance

26
Q

What are some negative communication traits?

A

Judgement response
Solving
Changing the subject

27
Q

What should you encourage the patient to do?

A

to talk about their feelings when they are in denial about a serious health problem

28
Q

acceptance is not

A

an enjoyable stage

29
Q

a. judgmental response is

A

telling a patient that they should not feel angry or afraid

30
Q

what is support communication?

A

to help relieve patient anxiety, anger, or frustration

31
Q

Critical thinking is:

A

goal directed
based on facts
open minded

32
Q

talking about weather and games is an example of

A

social communication

33
Q

kidding or false cheering patient is

A

false assurance

34
Q

repeating is

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effective communication skill

35
Q

sagittal scanning plane:

A

divides the body into right and left

36
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Transverse scanning plane is:

A

divides the body into superior and inferior sections

37
Q

coronal scanning plane is:

A

divides the body into anterior and posterior

38
Q

a sonographer can pull prior imaging scans from

A

PACS

39
Q

Currant procedural terminology codes are

A

Standard list of task and services that medical practitioners provide for patients

40
Q

Phantom is

A

a device used to maintain quantitative and qualitative information on the performance of a diagnostic system

41
Q

When looking at the liver the following tests are important

A

ALT
BILRUBIN
WBC

42
Q

For urinary system what tests are important?

A

BUN
Creatinine
Sodium

43
Q

Heterogeneous

A

composed of different echo types

44
Q

Pulse Doppler:

A

is a graphic display of all velocities with in a sample area

45
Q

Portable ultrasounds create

A

ergonomic challenges for sonographers

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