Sonography and Ultrasound Procedures Quiz

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Which of the following best describes a sonographer's primary role?

Administering medications

Using ultrasound to image the human body (correct)

Performing surgical procedures

Analyzing blood samples

A sonographer report includes only measurements of normal anatomical structures.

False (B)

What instrument is used to emit ultrasound waves and acquire images in sonography?

transducer

The absence of pathogenic microorganisms during a surgical procedure is known as ______.

surgical asepsis Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Sonography Phantoms = Simulation objects for sonography practice Subjective Symptoms = Personal feelings related to a medical condition Vascular Intervention = Specialized radiology for vascular treatments Work Ethic = Perseverance and diligence by sonographers Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the best location on the body for ultrasound transducer placement to view anatomy and pathology?

Acoustic window (D) Signup and view all the answers

Arthrography is an ultrasound procedure.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the test preparation technique where a large amount of information is memorized and then written down at the start of the test?

Brain dumping Signup and view all the answers

Reasoning based on guesses or opinion is known as ______.

assumptions Signup and view all the answers

Which organization offers national certification exams for all sonography specialties?

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (B) Signup and view all the answers

Cardiologists are physicians who specialize in diagnosing and treating disorders of the respiratory system.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the pharmaceutical agent used in nuclear medicine imaging to examine the blood flow of the heart?

Cardiolite Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging modality uses magnetic waves to obtain images?

MRI (A) Signup and view all the answers

A radiographer is a physician specializing in interpreting radiologic procedures.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a memorization technique that uses acronyms or phrases?

mnemonics Signup and view all the answers

A physician trained in the care of pregnant patients is called a(n) ______.

obstetrician Signup and view all the answers

Match the following healthcare professionals with their roles:

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist = Manages high-risk pregnancies Midwife = Assists patients throughout pregnancy Nurse Practitioner = Provides patient care and can order diagnostic tests Physician Assistant = Practices medicine under the supervision of a physician Signup and view all the answers

What is the pulse-echo technique in sonography?

Sending pulsed ultrasound waves into the body which are then returned to the transducer (D) Signup and view all the answers

Subjectivity refers to something not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the objective evidence of a disease?

signs Signup and view all the answers

An inclusive order of necessary steps in a sonographic examination is called a(n) ________.

protocol Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Megahertz' represent?

1,000,000 hertz (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a coupling gel in sonography?

To allow ultrasound waves to enter the body (C) Signup and view all the answers

Fluoroscopy provides static, cross-sectional images of the body.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the pledge that physicians take to uphold ethical standards?

Hippocratic Oath Signup and view all the answers

A substance that is ingested or injected to enhance visualization of specific anatomy is called a ______.

contrast agent Signup and view all the answers

Match the following imaging modalities with their descriptions:

CT = Uses X-rays to create cross-sectional images MRI = Specialized technique to visualize blood vessels Fluoroscopy = Provides real-time imaging of body structures Sonography = Uses sound waves to create images Signup and view all the answers

Which classification system is used for diseases and diagnostic coding?

International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Edition (ICD-10) (C) Signup and view all the answers

Infrasound refers to sound frequencies above the normal human hearing range.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'gold standard' in medical diagnostics?

leading method for diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

The body's physical response to real or perceived threats or fear is known as the ______ response.

fight-or-flight Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'clinical finding' based on?

Information gathered through history, signs, symptoms, illnesses, past surgeries, lab findings, and diagnostic testing. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following best describes a sonographer's primary role?

A sonographer report includes only measurements of normal anatomical structures.

What instrument is used to emit ultrasound waves and acquire images in sonography?

The absence of pathogenic microorganisms during a surgical procedure is known as ______.

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Which term describes the best location on the body for ultrasound transducer placement to view anatomy and pathology?

Arthrography is an ultrasound procedure.

What is the name of the test preparation technique where a large amount of information is memorized and then written down at the start of the test?

Reasoning based on guesses or opinion is known as ______.

Which organization offers national certification exams for all sonography specialties?

Cardiologists are physicians who specialize in diagnosing and treating disorders of the respiratory system.

What is the term for the pharmaceutical agent used in nuclear medicine imaging to examine the blood flow of the heart?

Which imaging modality uses magnetic waves to obtain images?

A radiographer is a physician specializing in interpreting radiologic procedures.

What is the term for a memorization technique that uses acronyms or phrases?

A physician trained in the care of pregnant patients is called a(n) ______.

Match the following healthcare professionals with their roles:

What is the pulse-echo technique in sonography?

Subjectivity refers to something not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.

What is the term for the objective evidence of a disease?

An inclusive order of necessary steps in a sonographic examination is called a(n) ________.

What does the term 'Megahertz' represent?

What is the primary purpose of a coupling gel in sonography?

Fluoroscopy provides static, cross-sectional images of the body.

What is the name of the pledge that physicians take to uphold ethical standards?

A substance that is ingested or injected to enhance visualization of specific anatomy is called a ______.

Match the following imaging modalities with their descriptions:

Which classification system is used for diseases and diagnostic coding?

Infrasound refers to sound frequencies above the normal human hearing range.

What is a 'gold standard' in medical diagnostics?

The body's physical response to real or perceived threats or fear is known as the ______ response.

What is a 'clinical finding' based on?

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