Question 1

Regarding ultrasound-guided procedures, which technique(s)  typically is(are)  used to drain ascites, pleural fluid, and in superficial lesions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Freehand
B)   Needle-guided
C)   Real-time
D)   Both a and b

Question 2

Also referred to as the dorsal recumbent position, in what position does the patient lie on his or her back with the head and upper shoulders slightly elevated?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lateral
B)   Supine
C)   Prone
D)   Trendelenburg B

Question 3

The acronyms LMP and EDD are related to which type of sonographic examination?

Accepted Answer

A)   Abdominal and retroperitoneal
B)   Vascular
C)   Cardiac
D)   Obstetric and gynecologic D

Question 4

The use of dobutamine is indicated in patients with:

Accepted Answer

A)   musculoskeletal disorders.
B)   peripheral vascular disease.
C)   neurologic disorders.
D)   all of the above.

Question 5

Which of the following measurements/calculations is not made to assess gestational age?

Accepted Answer

A)   BPD
B)   HC
C)   CVS
D)   AC

Question 6

Stress echocardiography is performed with the patient in the _____ position.

Accepted Answer

A)   right lateral decubitus
B)   left lateral decubitus
C)   supine
D)   modified Fowler

Question 7

To prevent vena cava hypotension in a patient in an advanced state of pregnancy, place her in the _____ position.

Accepted Answer

A)   upright
B)   Trendelenburg
C)   prone
D)   modified Fowler

Question 8

Which position is helpful in scanning a gallbladder in an extremely high position under the rib cage?

Accepted Answer

A)   Supine
B)   Modified Fowler
C)   Upright/erect
D)   Prone

Question 9

Sonographic modalities most commonly used in echocardiography include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)   TVS.
B)   2D and 3D imaging.
C)   M-mode tracings.
D)   Doppler flow studies.

Question 10

_____ is an invasive, 2D, real-time cardiac imaging technique that employs the placement of a specialized transducer within the esophagus.

Accepted Answer

A)   TTE
B)   TEE
C)   ETT
D)   TET

Question 11

Areas of quality assurance testing for ultrasound equipment include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)   instrument sensitivity.
B)   image photography uniformity.
C)   transducer frequency.
D)   vertical/horizontal measurement accuracy.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about abdominal and retroperitoneal sonography is untrue?

Accepted Answer

A)   Evaluation of the abdominal arteries for the presence of an aneurysm is a clinical indication for abdominal sonography.
B)   Abdominal sonography should be done after other diagnostic imaging tests that require contrast material.
C)   Obesity and dehydration may make it more difficult to obtain satisfactory images of the abdominal organs.
D)   Patients should refrain from smoking or chewing gum, because this can introduce air into the stomach.

Question 13

Which of the following statements about vascular sonography is untrue?

Accepted Answer

A)   Duplex sonograms are ordered to determine hemodynamic status of the vascular system and to detect the presence of pathology.
B)   Vascular imaging is performed to determine the absence or presence of stenosis, aneurysm, thrombosis, or other pathologic conditions without ionizing radiation or contrast agents.
C)   Ultrasound of the cerebrovascular system is not safe for pediatric patients.
D)   The vascular sonographer must possess a detailed understanding of normal and abnormal blood flow patterns.

Question 14

The acronym SCAN stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)   sonography clinical aptitude notebook.
B)   sonography clinical assessment notebook.
C)   sonographers' community access network.
D)   sonography competency and networking. B

Question 15

Before beginning a(n)  _____ examination, document the findings of normal and abnormal values of laboratory tests such as aspartate aminotransferase (AST) , alanine aminotransferase (ALT) , and alkaline phosphatase.

Accepted Answer

A)   abdominal and retroperitoneal
B)   vascular
C)   cardiac
D)   obstetric and gynecologic

Question 16

Which patient position is used whenever fetal parts obscure the lower uterine segment or the fetal lie prevents suitable imaging of the fetal head?

Accepted Answer

A)   Trendelenburg
B)   Modified Fowler
C)   Lateral
D)   Upright/erect

Question 17

Which of the following statements about obstetric-gynecologic sonography is untrue?

Accepted Answer

A)   Transvaginal sonography (TVS)  usually provides better resolution during the third trimester.
B)   Transabdominal probes placed on the anterior abdominal wall or perineum use frequencies of 3.5 MHz or higher, depending on body habitus.
C)   Transvaginal probes are closer to the area of interest, so higher frequency transducers are used (5.0 MHz or higher) .
D)   Sonography is the preferred imaging modality for the female pelvis, mainly because it is nonionizing.

Question 18

Cordocentesis, a diagnostic test that examines blood from the fetal umbilical cord to detect fetal abnormalities, is also known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   chorionic villus sampling.
B)   amniocentesis.
C)   fetoscopy.
D)   percutaneous umbilical blood sampling.

Question 19

Contrast echocardiography is used to evaluate:

Accepted Answer

A)   mitral regurgitation.
B)   GERD.
C)   vena caval pressures.
D)   tricuspid prolapse.

Question 20

Which of the following laboratory tests is not associated with the digestive tract?

Accepted Answer

A)   AST
B)   ALT
C)   CBC
D)   Bilirubin

Exam 6: Clinical Assessments and Sonographic Procedures

Regarding ultrasound-guided procedures, which technique(s) typically is(are) used to drain ascites, pleural fluid, and in superficial lesions?

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Also referred to as the dorsal recumbent position, in what position does the patient lie on his or her back with the head and upper shoulders slightly elevated?

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The acronyms LMP and EDD are related to which type of sonographic examination?

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The use of dobutamine is indicated in patients with:

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Which of the following measurements/calculations is not made to assess gestational age?

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Stress echocardiography is performed with the patient in the _____ position.

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To prevent vena cava hypotension in a patient in an advanced state of pregnancy, place her in the _____ position.

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Which position is helpful in scanning a gallbladder in an extremely high position under the rib cage?

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Sonographic modalities most commonly used in echocardiography include all of the following except:

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_____ is an invasive, 2D, real-time cardiac imaging technique that employs the placement of a specialized transducer within the esophagus.

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Areas of quality assurance testing for ultrasound equipment include all of the following except:

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Which of the following statements about abdominal and retroperitoneal sonography is untrue?

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Which of the following statements about vascular sonography is untrue?

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The acronym SCAN stands for:

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Before beginning a(n) _____ examination, document the findings of normal and abnormal values of laboratory tests such as aspartate aminotransferase (AST) , alanine aminotransferase (ALT) , and alkaline phosphatase.

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Which patient position is used whenever fetal parts obscure the lower uterine segment or the fetal lie prevents suitable imaging of the fetal head?

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Which of the following statements about obstetric-gynecologic sonography is untrue?

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Cordocentesis, a diagnostic test that examines blood from the fetal umbilical cord to detect fetal abnormalities, is also known as:

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Contrast echocardiography is used to evaluate:

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Which of the following laboratory tests is not associated with the digestive tract?

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