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What is the recommended position for rectal examination in large species?
What is the recommended position for rectal examination in large species?
- Sitting position
- Kneeling position
- Standing position (correct)
- Lying position
What should be considered when using equine stocks for rectal examination?
What should be considered when using equine stocks for rectal examination?
- The height of the rear door (correct)
- The color of the stocks
- The width of the stocks
- The material of the stocks
What is the purpose of analgesia, sedation, or anesthesia during examination of small animals?
What is the purpose of analgesia, sedation, or anesthesia during examination of small animals?
- To enhance the animal's comfort (correct)
- To reduce the risk of injury
- To improve the quality of the examination
- To speed up the examination process
What should be done to ensure the best imaging results on the screen?
What should be done to ensure the best imaging results on the screen?
What is the purpose of clipping hair before ultrasound imaging?
What is the purpose of clipping hair before ultrasound imaging?
Why is it important to remove dirt and skin oil using alcohol before ultrasound imaging?
Why is it important to remove dirt and skin oil using alcohol before ultrasound imaging?
What is the purpose of ensuring close contact between the transducer and the skin during ultrasound imaging?
What is the purpose of ensuring close contact between the transducer and the skin during ultrasound imaging?
What type of transducer is recommended for creating a full cross-sectional image?
What type of transducer is recommended for creating a full cross-sectional image?
Which type of transducer creates a rectangular cross-sectional image?
Which type of transducer creates a rectangular cross-sectional image?
What is the purpose of using a gel standoff in ultrasound imaging?
What is the purpose of using a gel standoff in ultrasound imaging?
Which frequency should be chosen for imaging the eye?
Which frequency should be chosen for imaging the eye?
How is the leading edge of the ultrasound beam marked on the transducer?
How is the leading edge of the ultrasound beam marked on the transducer?
In which direction is the leading edge of the ultrasound beam conventionally directed in longitudinal or dorsal imaging?
In which direction is the leading edge of the ultrasound beam conventionally directed in longitudinal or dorsal imaging?
What is an important principle to remember when learning 3D anatomy displayed on a 2D ultrasound image?
What is an important principle to remember when learning 3D anatomy displayed on a 2D ultrasound image?
What is the recommended approach for undertaking a systematic ultrasound examination?
What is the recommended approach for undertaking a systematic ultrasound examination?
What should be done with ultrasound images for subsequent review and clinical records?
What should be done with ultrasound images for subsequent review and clinical records?
What is a common artifact in ultrasound imaging?
What is a common artifact in ultrasound imaging?
Which type of transducer is commonly used for imaging equine tendons?
Which type of transducer is commonly used for imaging equine tendons?
Multiple lines of sound emitted from the transducer create a rectangular cross-sectional image.
Multiple lines of sound emitted from the transducer create a rectangular cross-sectional image.
Curved transducers fire multiple lines of sound that diverge from each other to create a triangular 'beam'.
Curved transducers fire multiple lines of sound that diverge from each other to create a triangular 'beam'.
Near field noise can be helpful when examining superficial structures.
Near field noise can be helpful when examining superficial structures.
A gel standoff can be created using a blob of ultrasound gel.
A gel standoff can be created using a blob of ultrasound gel.
The frequency chosen for ultrasound imaging determines both the longitudinal resolution and depth of penetration.
The frequency chosen for ultrasound imaging determines both the longitudinal resolution and depth of penetration.
True or false: Ultrasound imaging should be performed in a darkened room to achieve the best contrast and information?
True or false: Ultrasound imaging should be performed in a darkened room to achieve the best contrast and information?
True or false: It is important to remove dirt and skin oil using alcohol before applying ultrasound gel?
True or false: It is important to remove dirt and skin oil using alcohol before applying ultrasound gel?
True or false: Linear transducers create a rectangular 'beam' and require full contact along the surface to get a full cross-sectional image?
True or false: Linear transducers create a rectangular 'beam' and require full contact along the surface to get a full cross-sectional image?
True or false: Small animals should be considered for analgesia, sedation, or anesthesia during examination to enable the procedure to go ahead?
True or false: Small animals should be considered for analgesia, sedation, or anesthesia during examination to enable the procedure to go ahead?
True or false: Clipping hair is necessary before ultrasound imaging to ensure proper sound penetration into the tissue?
True or false: Clipping hair is necessary before ultrasound imaging to ensure proper sound penetration into the tissue?
What are some specific considerations when using equine stocks for rectal examination?
What are some specific considerations when using equine stocks for rectal examination?
What is the purpose of analgesia, sedation, or anesthesia during examination of small animals?
What is the purpose of analgesia, sedation, or anesthesia during examination of small animals?
What should be done to ensure contact between the transducer and the skin during ultrasound imaging?
What should be done to ensure contact between the transducer and the skin during ultrasound imaging?
What is the recommended position for examining large species in recumbency?
What is the recommended position for examining large species in recumbency?
What type of transducer is recommended for creating a full cross-sectional image?
What type of transducer is recommended for creating a full cross-sectional image?
What is the purpose of using a gel standoff in ultrasound imaging?
What is the purpose of using a gel standoff in ultrasound imaging?
What is the recommended approach for learning hand-eye coordination in ultrasound imaging?
What is the recommended approach for learning hand-eye coordination in ultrasound imaging?
What are the two principles that govern the longitudinal resolution and depth of penetration in ultrasound imaging?
What are the two principles that govern the longitudinal resolution and depth of penetration in ultrasound imaging?
What is the convention for displaying the leading edge of the ultrasound beam on the screen?
What is the convention for displaying the leading edge of the ultrasound beam on the screen?
Why is it important to undertake a systematic ultrasound exam and use standard imaging views?
Why is it important to undertake a systematic ultrasound exam and use standard imaging views?
