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Which type of ultrasound image shows motion by displaying the images of the part of the body as it is being scanned?
Which type of ultrasound image shows motion by displaying the images of the part of the body as it is being scanned?
- Real-time (correct)
- M-mode
- Static
- B-mode
In ultrasound imaging, what is the term for the increased echogenicity (echo brightness) of tissues behind a structure that causes little or no attenuation of the ultrasound waves?
In ultrasound imaging, what is the term for the increased echogenicity (echo brightness) of tissues behind a structure that causes little or no attenuation of the ultrasound waves?
- Tissue shading
- Acoustic shadowing
- Acoustic enhancement (correct)
- Sound masking
Which type of ultrasound image is two-dimensional and shows all the tissue traversed by the ultrasound scan?
Which type of ultrasound image is two-dimensional and shows all the tissue traversed by the ultrasound scan?
- B-mode (correct)
- M-mode
- Dynamic
- Real-time
What is the term for the decreased echogenicity of tissues behind a structure that causes marked attenuation of the ultrasound waves?
What is the term for the decreased echogenicity of tissues behind a structure that causes marked attenuation of the ultrasound waves?
Which mode of ultrasound display is most commonly used for cardiac ultrasound?
Which mode of ultrasound display is most commonly used for cardiac ultrasound?
What term describes ultrasound reflections from tissues of different density within an organ, such as gallstones within the gallbladder?
What term describes ultrasound reflections from tissues of different density within an organ, such as gallstones within the gallbladder?
Which ultrasound term is used to describe a structure that appears darker compared to surrounding tissues?
Which ultrasound term is used to describe a structure that appears darker compared to surrounding tissues?
In ultrasound imaging, what does 'hyperechoic' refer to?
In ultrasound imaging, what does 'hyperechoic' refer to?
Which ultrasound feature causes a dark region to appear beneath a strongly reflecting structure?
Which ultrasound feature causes a dark region to appear beneath a strongly reflecting structure?
What term in ultrasound imaging refers to the increased echogenicity beyond a fluid-filled cyst?
What term in ultrasound imaging refers to the increased echogenicity beyond a fluid-filled cyst?
What term is used to describe a tissue that has no internal echoes on ultrasound?
What term is used to describe a tissue that has no internal echoes on ultrasound?
Which type of tissue creates dimmer echoes than adjacent tissues on ultrasound?
Which type of tissue creates dimmer echoes than adjacent tissues on ultrasound?
What characterizes a simple cyst on ultrasound imaging?
What characterizes a simple cyst on ultrasound imaging?
Which structure can be considered an acoustic window for imaging the right kidney?
Which structure can be considered an acoustic window for imaging the right kidney?
What describes tissues that produce brighter echoes than adjacent tissues on ultrasound?
What describes tissues that produce brighter echoes than adjacent tissues on ultrasound?
What ultrasound appearance is indicative of a normal liver?
What ultrasound appearance is indicative of a normal liver?
What action can make the hepatic veins dilate during an ultrasound?
What action can make the hepatic veins dilate during an ultrasound?
What is the frequency range of ultrasound waves?
What is the frequency range of ultrasound waves?
Which structure is posteriorly limited by the inferior vena cava in the liver?
Which structure is posteriorly limited by the inferior vena cava in the liver?
How are ultrasound waves generated?
How are ultrasound waves generated?
How can the aorta typically be identified during an ultrasound of the liver?
How can the aorta typically be identified during an ultrasound of the liver?
What is the role of a transducer in ultrasound?
What is the role of a transducer in ultrasound?
What type of imaging is key for screening for endemic echinococcosis?
What type of imaging is key for screening for endemic echinococcosis?
In which mode of ultrasound are echoes shown as peaks for measurement?
In which mode of ultrasound are echoes shown as peaks for measurement?
Which type of mode is used to build the two-dimensional B-mode image?
Which type of mode is used to build the two-dimensional B-mode image?
What is a distinguishing feature of hydatid cysts in ultrasound imaging?
What is a distinguishing feature of hydatid cysts in ultrasound imaging?
How can cysts with solid nodules or thickened walls be viewed?
How can cysts with solid nodules or thickened walls be viewed?
What feature can be accentuated by moving the patient when observing hydatid cysts on ultrasound?
What feature can be accentuated by moving the patient when observing hydatid cysts on ultrasound?
Which modality is considered the most sensitive for detecting membranes, septa, and hydatid sand within cysts?
Which modality is considered the most sensitive for detecting membranes, septa, and hydatid sand within cysts?
What feature indicates multivesicular cysts in ultrasound imaging?
What feature indicates multivesicular cysts in ultrasound imaging?
What conditions should be suspected when there is increased echogenicity in the liver parenchyma?
What conditions should be suspected when there is increased echogenicity in the liver parenchyma?
Which feature is consistent with multiple well-defined metastases in the liver on ultrasound?
Which feature is consistent with multiple well-defined metastases in the liver on ultrasound?
What distinguishes lymphoma from metastases in the liver on ultrasound imaging?
What distinguishes lymphoma from metastases in the liver on ultrasound imaging?
How do haematomas typically appear on ultrasound imaging?
How do haematomas typically appear on ultrasound imaging?
What characteristic ultrasound feature is seen in macronodular cirrhosis?
What characteristic ultrasound feature is seen in macronodular cirrhosis?
Which condition is suggested when liver masses are hyperechogenic and well circumscribed on ultrasound?
Which condition is suggested when liver masses are hyperechogenic and well circumscribed on ultrasound?
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