Question 1

When an organ is described as hypoechoic to another organ, this means that

Accepted Answer

A)  one organ is brighter relative to the other. 
B)  one organ is less echogenic relative to the other. 
C)  one organ is visualized inferior to the other. 
D)  one organ is visualized posterior to the other. 
A)  one organ is brighter relative to the other. 
B)  one organ is less echogenic relative to the other. 
C)  one organ is visualized inferior to the other. 
D)  one organ is visualized posterior to the other.

Question 2

"A circumscribed disease process" describes a __________.

Accepted Answer

mass
A mas

Question 3

Documented areas of interest

Accepted Answer

A)  are represented in a single scanning plane. 
B)  cover approximately every 2 cm of a structure. 
C)  must be represented in at least two scanning planes. 
D)  must include survey images. 
A)  are represented in a single scanning plane. 
B)  cover approximately every 2 cm of a structure. 
C)  must be represented in at least two scanning planes. 
D)  must include survey images.

Question 4

Normal muscle echo texture appears _______ with ______ echogenicity.

Accepted Answer

homogeneous; low
Nor

Question 5

If a patient asks a sonographer questions about the results of the study, the sonographer should

Accepted Answer

A)  provide the person with a copy of the sonographer's technical observation. 
B)  confine his or her remarks to either "normal" or "abnormal." 
C)  give an opinion on the results. 
D)  explain that the patient must contact his or her physician for the diagnosis. 
A)  provide the person with a copy of the sonographer's technical observation. 
B)  confine his or her remarks to either "normal" or "abnormal." 
C)  give an opinion on the results. 
D)  explain that the patient must contact his or her physician for the diagnosis.

Question 6

If a mass is discovered superior to the right kidney, it could originate from all of the following organs except the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Liver 
B)  Kidneys 
C)  Adrenals 
D)  Spleen 
A)  Liver 
B)  Kidneys 
C)  Adrenals 
D)  Spleen

Question 7

Which anatomic area is NOT demonstrated in a coronal plane?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medial 
B)  Lateral 
C)  Anterior 
D)  Inferior 
A)  Medial 
B)  Lateral 
C)  Anterior 
D)  Inferior

Question 8

A uterine fibroid tumor undergoing cystic degeneration would be considered what type of mass?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cystic 
B)  Solid 
C)  Complex 
D)  Homogenous 
A)  Cystic 
B)  Solid 
C)  Complex 
D)  Homogenous

Question 9

Which of the following occurs during an initial scanning survey?

Accepted Answer

A)  Measurements of abnormal anatomy are obtained. 
B)  No images are taken during an initial scanning survey. 
C)  Images required by the institution's protocol are obtained. 
D)  Sagittal and transverse images of pertinent anatomy are obtained. 
A)  Measurements of abnormal anatomy are obtained. 
B)  No images are taken during an initial scanning survey. 
C)  Images required by the institution's protocol are obtained. 
D)  Sagittal and transverse images of pertinent anatomy are obtained.

Question 10

The _______ and _______ planes are parallel to the long axis of the body

Accepted Answer

sagittal, coronal
Th

Question 11

With regard to echo texture characteristics, a disease can be described as _________ or __________.

Accepted Answer

diffuse; localized
With regard to the ec

Question 12

Which of the following statements is most likely true of an intraorgan mass?

Accepted Answer

A)  Discontinuity of the organ capsule 
B)  Obstruction of other organs and structures 
C)  Disruption of the normal internal architecture 
D)  Internal invagination of organ capsules 
A)  Discontinuity of the organ capsule 
B)  Obstruction of other organs and structures 
C)  Disruption of the normal internal architecture 
D)  Internal invagination of organ capsules

Question 13

An accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominopelvic cavity is called __________.

Accepted Answer

ascites
Ascites is a

Question 14

Structures are accurately identified on ultrasound images by

Accepted Answer

A)  scanning plane interpretation. 
B)  two-dimensional cross-sections. 
C)  their location. 
D)  their sonographic appearance. 
A)  scanning plane interpretation. 
B)  two-dimensional cross-sections. 
C)  their location. 
D)  their sonographic appearance.

Question 15

The level of echogenicity and appearance of tissue texture depend on

Accepted Answer

A)  the type of localized disease present. 
B)  the density of the disease in the tissue. 
C)  the effect of the disease on the internal architecture. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the type of localized disease present. 
B)  the density of the disease in the tissue. 
C)  the effect of the disease on the internal architecture. 
D)  all of the above

Exam 4: First Scanning Experience

When an organ is described as hypoechoic to another organ, this means that

"A circumscribed disease process" describes a __________.

Documented areas of interest

Normal muscle echo texture appears _______ with ______ echogenicity.

If a patient asks a sonographer questions about the results of the study, the sonographer should

If a mass is discovered superior to the right kidney, it could originate from all of the following organs except the:

Which anatomic area is NOT demonstrated in a coronal plane?

A uterine fibroid tumor undergoing cystic degeneration would be considered what type of mass?

Which of the following occurs during an initial scanning survey?

The _______ and _______ planes are parallel to the long axis of the body

With regard to echo texture characteristics, a disease can be described as _________ or __________.

Which of the following statements is most likely true of an intraorgan mass?

An accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominopelvic cavity is called __________.

Structures are accurately identified on ultrasound images by

The level of echogenicity and appearance of tissue texture depend on

Before and After the Ultrasound Examination

Ultrasound Instrumentation: Knobology, Imaging Processing, and Storage

General Patient Care

Interdependent Body Systems

Anatomy Layering and Sectional Anatomy

Embryology

The Abdominal Aorta

The Inferior Vena Cava

The Portal Venous System

Abdominal Vasculature

The Liver

The Biliary System

The Pancreas

The Urinary System

The Spleen

The Gastrointestinal System

The Prostate Gland and Seminal Vesicles

The Female Pelvis

First Trimester Obstetrics 0 to 12 Weeks

Second and Third Trimester Obstetrics 13 to 42 Weeks

High-Risk Obstetric Sonography

The Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands

Breast Sonography

Penile and Scrotal Ultrasound

The Neonatal Brain

Pediatric Echocardiography

Adult Echocardiography

Vascular Technology

Three-Dimensional Ultrasound

Interventional and Intraoperative Ultrasound

Filters

Normal muscle echo texture appears _ with echogenicity.

The _ and _ planes are parallel to the long axis of the body

With regard to echo texture characteristics, a disease can be described as _ or __.