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What is the primary difference between B-mode and A-mode in ultrasound imaging?
What is the primary difference between B-mode and A-mode in ultrasound imaging?
- The use of continuous wave Doppler
- The use of stationary transducers
- The use of moving transducers and formation of 2D images (correct)
- The measurement of blood flow velocities
What is unique about D-mode in ultrasound imaging?
What is unique about D-mode in ultrasound imaging?
- It adds the element of time to 3D ultrasound images
- It produces 2D images of the body
- It focuses on the size and location of organs
- It uses a stationary transducer and displays echoes as dots (correct)
In which ultrasound mode are echoes displayed as dots?
In which ultrasound mode are echoes displayed as dots?
- A-mode
- Continuous wave Doppler
- D-mode (correct)
- B-mode
What is not a characteristic of B-mode in ultrasound imaging?
What is not a characteristic of B-mode in ultrasound imaging?
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In which ultrasound mode are 2D images of the body produced?
In which ultrasound mode are 2D images of the body produced?
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Study Notes
Ultrasound Imaging Modes
- B-mode: Distinguished by the use of moving transducers and formation of 2D images.
- A-mode: Distinguished by the use of stationary transducers.
- D-mode: Unique in that it uses a stationary transducer and displays echoes as dots.
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Identify the characteristics that distinguish different modes in ultrasound imaging, including B-mode, A-mode, and D-mode.
