Ultrasound Techniques and Terminology

What is the term used to describe a tissue producing little echo?

What is the primary function of the 'time gain compensation' setting in ultrasound?

Which of the following factors influences the choice of ultrasound frequency for an examination?

Which of the following is NOT a type of transducer used in ultrasound examinations?

What is the function of 'stand-off pads' used in ultrasound examinations?

Which of the following BEST describes the appearance of fluid on an ultrasound image?

In ultrasound imaging, what distinguishes a 'hyperechoic' structure from a 'hypoechoic' structure?

What is the significance of the 'interface' in ultrasound imaging?

Why is the 'depth' setting crucial in ultrasound examinations?

Which of the following ultrasound frequencies is commonly used for abdominal examinations in small dogs?

What is the primary purpose of using ultrasound gel during an examination?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic used in ultrasound examinations to describe anatomical abnormalities?

In ultrasound imaging, why is the 'focus' setting important?

What is the primary function of 'M-mode' in ultrasound examinations?

Which of the following statements BEST describes the appearance of bone on an ultrasound image?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic commonly used to describe the appearance of a spleen mass on an ultrasound image?

Which of the following is NOT a limitation of ultrasound imaging in the lungs?

What is the primary benefit of using a high-frequency ultrasound transducer (10MHz)?

How does the 'time gain compensation' function in ultrasound imaging improve image quality?

Which type of ultrasound transducer provides the best all-purpose imaging capability?

The 'depth' control on an ultrasound machine primarily affects which aspect of the image?

Which of the following is a common use for Doppler ultrasound?

What is the primary difference between continuous wave (CW) and pulse wave (PW) Doppler ultrasound?

When using a linear transducer, what is the relationship between the transducer orientation and the plane of imaging?

Why is it important to understand anatomical landmarks when performing an ultrasound exam?

Which of the following is a characteristic of 'poor performance' in an ultrasound image?

What is the most likely reason for a decrease in ultrasound signal strength as the sound waves travel through tissues?

Why is it recommended to use a stand-off pad when performing ultrasound on a superficial structure?

What is the primary advantage of using a phased array transducer?

What is the difference between 'imaging plane' and 'imaging view/axis' in ultrasound?

Which of the following ultrasound modes is used to visualize the movement of structures over time?

When examining the stomach, what is the appropriate ultrasound plane to use to view the fundus and body?

What is the appropriate ultrasound frequency to use for a kidney exam in a large dog?

What is the typical appearance of an empty stomach on ultrasound?

Which of the following is NOT a layer identified in the bladder wall during ultrasound examination?

When examining the small intestine, what is the primary purpose of tracking loops in both transverse and longitudinal views?

What is the typical echogenicity of the renal cortex on ultrasound?

What is the primary reason for observing acoustic shadowing in the renal pelvis on ultrasound?

What is the typical appearance of the bladder on ultrasound when it is filled with urine?

When examining the stomach, what is the significance of observing a loss of layering or thickening of the stomach wall?

What is the initial plane used to examine the colon during an ultrasound exam?

What is the most important reason for assessing the thickness of the bladder wall during an ultrasound exam?

What is the characteristic feature of the stomach that may have a 'spoked wheel' appearance on an ultrasound?

Which of the following ultrasound findings in the small intestine can be a sign of pathology?

What is the recommended ultrasound frequency for examining the kidneys in a small dog?

When examining the stomach, what is the primary reason for fanning the transducer from the caudal end to the cranial end of the stomach?

Which of the following organs should be carefully visualized for changes in wall pattern and projections into the lumen during an ultrasound examination?

Which of these is NOT a component of setting up an ultrasound machine?

What is the primary advantage of ultrasound over radiography when examining soft tissues?

Which of the following terms describes a structure with a mixed pattern throughout, like a canine liver with metastases?

Which of these is NOT a key advantage of radiography?

What is the significance of the statement: "Ultrasound is excellent for soft tissue detail"?

Which of the following BEST describes the role of 'gain' in ultrasound imaging?

Why is a standoff pad used during a bladder ultrasound?

What is the primary difference between radiography and radiology?

Which graph representation indicates a flow towards the baseline?

What is the function of anechoic shadowing in ultrasound imaging?

What is required to effectively resolve electrical noise artefacts in ultrasound imaging?

Where should the cranial body part be placed in the orientation of ultrasound images?

What artefact can occur if multiple highly reflective surfaces are encountered in the gastrointestinal tract?

What is an indication of acoustic shadowing in ultrasound imaging?

What technique is used to examine the liver through ultrasound?

What adjustment should be made if multiple parallel lines are seen in the ultrasound image?

What does the center of an ultrasound image typically indicate?

Which artefact is utilized to improve ultrasound imaging through a full urinary bladder?

What is an essential requirement for the viewing technique of ultrasound?

What is indicated by darkening the area during ultrasound examination?

What defines the use of collimation in ultrasound imaging?