Sonography Chapter 1 Quiz

Questions and Answers

What of the following would be least likely to serve as a money saving tip for sonography students? (Select all that apply)

Take online courses when available

Finance a new car (correct)

Bring your lunch to school

Seek employer reimbursement

Diagnostic ultrasound is:

between 2 and 15 MHz

Which of the following would not be a good way to manage your time while in sonography school? (Select all that apply)

Plan your day and week

Keep up with social media throughout the day (correct)

Set your own deadlines for assignment due dates

Create your own academic calendar

What does HIPPA stand for?

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following could serve as a relationship builder and a means of emotional stability and support while in sonography school? (Select all that apply)

Involve your family and friends in your studies Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not true of stress? (Select all that apply)

Other: No correct answer Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not an obligation of the sonographer? (Select all that apply)

To diagnose pathological conditions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would be least helpful to cope with stress and anxiety? (Select all that apply)

Use pessimistic language Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a true statement about clinical experience? (Select all that apply)

You should view every clinical experience and interaction with other professionals as a job interview. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would not be helpful for goal setting? (Select all that apply)

Set long-term goals that are immediately achievable. Signup and view all the answers

List three daily tasks for the Sonography student:

<ol> <li>Review protocols, 2. Clean ultrasound probe, 3. Stock coupling gel</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would be considered destructive behavior resulting from anxiety? (Select all that apply)

Removing oneself from the situation to avoid negative outcomes. Signup and view all the answers

Which test-taking practice is strictly prohibited by the ARDMS on national certification exams? (Select all that apply)

Brain dumping Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a true statement about a professional? (Select all that apply)

A professional must adhere to a specific dress code as prescribed by a national organization. Signup and view all the answers

The audible sound range is:

between 2 and 2,000 MHz Signup and view all the answers

The goal for the sonography student regarding the information that is presented to you during school should ________________________ for future use.

retained Signup and view all the answers

Megahertz means:

Sound greater than 1,000,000 Hz Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true of scanning experience? (Select all that apply)

Scanning experience is cumulative Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following coursework would be likely to strengthen the clinical skills required of a sonography student? (Select all that apply)

All of these Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would be least likely to help prepare for tests? (Select all that apply)

Watch television while you study Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would not contribute to a strong work ethic? (Select all that apply)

Selfishness Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding when a student should scan? (Select all that apply)

It is best to scan whenever you have the opportunity. Signup and view all the answers

Ultrasound is considered to be:

greater than 20,000 Hz Signup and view all the answers

Infrasound is considered to be:

less than 2 Hz Signup and view all the answers

What imaging modality directly resulted from Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen's discovery on November 8, 1895? (Select all that apply)

Radiography Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would not be true of successful students? (Select all that apply)

Successful students try to figure things out on their own when they do not understand. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a key concept of the Hippocratic Oath? (Select all that apply)

Place your interests before your patients interests Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following could happen if you receive a positive drug screen? (Select all that apply)

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Maintaining patient confidentiality is vital. Which of the following locations would be the best place to discuss examination findings? (Select all that apply)

In the sonographer work area, away from the patient Signup and view all the answers

Anxiety is fueled by all of the following mechanisms except: (Select all that apply)

Mental component Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Money-saving Tips

Financing a new car is the least likely effective money-saving strategy for sonography students.
Practical savings include bringing lunch to school, taking online courses, and seeking employer reimbursement.

Diagnostic Ultrasound Frequencies

Diagnostic ultrasound typically operates within a frequency range of 2 to 15 MHz.

Time Management Strategies

Effective time management excludes keeping up with social media during study hours.
Planning daily and weekly schedules, creating an academic calendar, and setting deadlines enhance productivity.

HIPAA

HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which safeguards patient information.

Building Supportive Relationships

Avoiding jobs that require working every weekend can help maintain emotional stability and supportive relationships.
Engaging family and friends in studies fosters emotional support.

Understanding Stress

Stress can motivate and enhance performance, contradicting the notion that stress is purely negative.
There is no conventional answer that classifies stress as entirely abnormal.

Sonographer Responsibilities

Sonographers are not responsible for diagnosing pathological conditions; their duties include completing reports, locating pathologies, and obtaining clinical histories.

Coping Mechanisms for Stress

Pessimistic language is detrimental; helpful coping strategies involve anticipating stress, practicing stress-reducing activities, and recognizing symptoms.

Clinical Experience

Treat every clinical interaction as an opportunity for a job interview, as experiences contribute cumulatively to professional development.

Goal Setting

Setting immediate achievable long-term goals is ineffective. Instead, prioritize short-term goals for classroom success.

Daily Tasks for Sonography Students

Essential daily tasks include reviewing protocols, cleaning ultrasound probes, and stocking coupling gel.

Destructive Behavior from Anxiety

Avoiding situations to escape negative outcomes is a harmful response to anxiety; seeking help is constructive.

Test Preparation Regulations

The ARDMS prohibits brain dumping during national certification exams.

Professional Standards

A professional must meet educational and ethical standards; adherence to a specific dress code is not universally mandated.

Sound Frequency Ranges

Audible sound ranges from 2 to 2,000 MHz, while ultrasound is defined as greater than 20,000 Hz and infrasound is below 2 Hz.

Studying Information Retention

The goal for sonography students is to retain, rather than memorize, information for future use.

Scanning Experience

Scanning experience is cumulative, providing skills essential for practical application.

Strengthening Clinical Skills

Courses in public speaking, computer skills, and medical terminology all enhance the clinical competencies of sonography students.

Effective Study Habits

Watching television while studying hinders preparation; forming study groups, creating study cards, and textbook reading promote better outcomes.

Strong Work Ethic Traits

Traits like punctuality, honesty, and empathy build a strong work ethic; selfishness undermines it.

Scanning Opportunities

Students should seize every opportunity to scan, rather than restrict it to certain conditions or timings.

Consequences of a Positive Drug Screen

A positive drug screen can result in removal from clinical facilities, dismissal from the sonography program, and termination from employment.

Patient Confidentiality

Discuss examination findings only in designated, private areas like the sonographer work area to protect patient confidentiality.

Anxiety Mechanisms

Anxiety stems from cognitive, physical, and behavioral components; a mental component is not identified as a source.

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Test your knowledge from Chapter 1 of the Sonography course with these flashcards. Challenge yourself on important concepts such as money-saving tips and diagnostic ultrasound frequencies. Suitable for students looking to reinforce their understanding in this field.