Question 1

Which of the following statements about technical directors and lead sonographers is untrue?

Accepted Answer

A)  They must work without supervision. 
B)  They are no longer required to perform all the tasks of a staff sonographer. 
C)  They must work within guidelines established in the departmental policies and procedures manual. 
D)  They must learn how to recognize and report basic equipment malfunctions. 
A)  They must work without supervision. 
B)  They are no longer required to perform all the tasks of a staff sonographer. 
C)  They must work within guidelines established in the departmental policies and procedures manual. 
D)  They must learn how to recognize and report basic equipment malfunctions. B

Question 2

Which of the following statements about a nonclinical career is untrue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sales representatives are not required to deal directly with physicians, department managers, sonographers, and purchasing agents. 
B)  Program directors must conduct the application for the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accreditation. 
C)  Research positions exist within universities, governmental agencies, hospitals, or commercial manufacturing facilities. 
D)  Clinical applications specialists are expected to have an excellent grasp of the physical principles of diagnostic ultrasound and of all types of ultrasound instrumentation manufactured by their employers. 
A)  Sales representatives are not required to deal directly with physicians, department managers, sonographers, and purchasing agents. 
B)  Program directors must conduct the application for the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accreditation. 
C)  Research positions exist within universities, governmental agencies, hospitals, or commercial manufacturing facilities. 
D)  Clinical applications specialists are expected to have an excellent grasp of the physical principles of diagnostic ultrasound and of all types of ultrasound instrumentation manufactured by their employers. A

Question 3

Emotional maturity is best demonstrated by showing:

Accepted Answer

A)  respect for the professional boundaries of patient closeness. 
B)  independent judgment. 
C)  initiative. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  respect for the professional boundaries of patient closeness. 
B)  independent judgment. 
C)  initiative. 
D)  all of the above. D

Question 4

Sonographers are required to use independent judgment most when:

Accepted Answer

A)  teaching residents and interns. 
B)  tailoring exams to patient illness/body habitus. 
C)  troubleshooting equipment malfunctions. 
D)  discussing procedures with patients and family. 
A)  teaching residents and interns. 
B)  tailoring exams to patient illness/body habitus. 
C)  troubleshooting equipment malfunctions. 
D)  discussing procedures with patients and family.

Question 5

Thinking three-dimensionally when looking at a two-dimensional image is an example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  skill. 
B)  aptitude. 
C)  mental calculation. 
D)  ability. 
A)  skill. 
B)  aptitude. 
C)  mental calculation. 
D)  ability.

Question 6

To see each patient examination to full completion requires a sonographer to exercise:

Accepted Answer

A)  patience and tenacity. 
B)  confidence and caution. 
C)  promptness and politeness. 
D)  caring and concern. 
A)  patience and tenacity. 
B)  confidence and caution. 
C)  promptness and politeness. 
D)  caring and concern.

Question 7

Which organization is responsible for accrediting sonography educational programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Joint Review Committee for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRCDMS) 
B)  Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (SDMS) 
C)  American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) 
D)  American Society of Ultrasound Technical Specialists (ASUTS) 
A)  Joint Review Committee for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRCDMS) 
B)  Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (SDMS) 
C)  American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) 
D)  American Society of Ultrasound Technical Specialists (ASUTS)

Question 8

A _____ is a specific behavior that an individual demonstrates to others.

Accepted Answer

A)  role 
B)  function 
C)  job 
D)  quality 
A)  role 
B)  function 
C)  job 
D)  quality

Question 9

One of the most important responsibilities of a technical director or lead sonographer is:

Accepted Answer

A)  reviewing monthly budgets. 
B)  conducting inspections of the facility to ensure patient and sonographer safety. 
C)  preparing or assisting in the applications for ultrasound practice accreditation. 
D)  providing input on hiring, promoting, or terminating employees. 
A)  reviewing monthly budgets. 
B)  conducting inspections of the facility to ensure patient and sonographer safety. 
C)  preparing or assisting in the applications for ultrasound practice accreditation. 
D)  providing input on hiring, promoting, or terminating employees.

Question 10

Clinical-based sonographers are expected to carry out which of these ongoing sonographic duties?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evaluate new products and equipment as requested. 
B)  Mediate problems regarding staffing, scheduling, and salary reviews. 
C)  Demonstrate or teach sonographic techniques as requested. 
D)  Both a and c and correct. 
A)  Evaluate new products and equipment as requested. 
B)  Mediate problems regarding staffing, scheduling, and salary reviews. 
C)  Demonstrate or teach sonographic techniques as requested. 
D)  Both a and c and correct.

Question 11

Typically, the most common pathway into the field of commercial ultrasound is as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  product developer. 
B)  clinical applications specialist. 
C)  ultrasound equipment salesperson. 
D)  ultrasound accessories salesperson. 
A)  product developer. 
B)  clinical applications specialist. 
C)  ultrasound equipment salesperson. 
D)  ultrasound accessories salesperson.

Question 12

The field now known as diagnostic medical sonography was created in:

Accepted Answer

A)  1957. 
B)  1963. 
C)  1973. 
D)  1984. 
A)  1957. 
B)  1963. 
C)  1973. 
D)  1984.

Question 13

Being able to separate patient examinations into their individual parts and to determine the relationship of each part to the patient's symptoms and clinical history is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  critical thinking. 
B)  technical orientation. 
C)  intellectual curiosity. 
D)  self-direction. 
A)  critical thinking. 
B)  technical orientation. 
C)  intellectual curiosity. 
D)  self-direction.

Question 14

Overseeing quality assurance testing and participating in planning of the immediate, intermediate, and long-term goals of the department are duties of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  technical director. 
B)  department manager. 
C)  staff sonographer. 
D)  department sonologist. 
A)  technical director. 
B)  department manager. 
C)  staff sonographer. 
D)  department sonologist.

Question 15

Ideally, a department manager should:

Accepted Answer

A)  have an MBA. 
B)  be a sonographer. 
C)  have legal experience. 
D)  have practical business experience. 
A)  have an MBA. 
B)  be a sonographer. 
C)  have legal experience. 
D)  have practical business experience.

Question 16

Eagerness and perseverance are important qualities because:

Accepted Answer

A)  some patients are difficult to scan. 
B)  sonographers are expected to continually learn and improve their skills. 
C)  it can be difficult to move into supervisory positions. 
D)  both a and b 
A)  some patients are difficult to scan. 
B)  sonographers are expected to continually learn and improve their skills. 
C)  it can be difficult to move into supervisory positions. 
D)  both a and b

Question 17

Which of the following statements about professionals is untrue?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are serious about striving for excellence. 
B)  They view sonography as a routine job. 
C)  They possess advanced education. 
D)  They express ethical concerns. 
A)  They are serious about striving for excellence. 
B)  They view sonography as a routine job. 
C)  They possess advanced education. 
D)  They express ethical concerns.

Question 18

Expert witnesses are expected to do all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  evaluate ultrasound studies. 
B)  testify in court. 
C)  deliver subpoenas. 
D)  explain the physics of ultrasound to the judge and jury. 
A)  evaluate ultrasound studies. 
B)  testify in court. 
C)  deliver subpoenas. 
D)  explain the physics of ultrasound to the judge and jury.

Question 19

Which of the following is the best argument for recognizing sonographers as professionals?

Accepted Answer

A)  They often work under stressful conditions. 
B)  They are required to consistently exercise judgment and discretion. 
C)  They are required to be able to move heavy equipment and still maintain professionalism with patients. 
D)  Every day is filled with routine mental, mechanical, and physical tasks. 
A)  They often work under stressful conditions. 
B)  They are required to consistently exercise judgment and discretion. 
C)  They are required to be able to move heavy equipment and still maintain professionalism with patients. 
D)  Every day is filled with routine mental, mechanical, and physical tasks.

Question 20

Clinical-based staff sonographers are expected to carry out which of these additional duties?

Accepted Answer

A)  Develop and maintain a departmental policy and procedure manual. 
B)  Maintain supplies for the unit or assigned room. 
C)  Update CPT codes. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  Develop and maintain a departmental policy and procedure manual. 
B)  Maintain supplies for the unit or assigned room. 
C)  Update CPT codes. 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Which of the following statements about technical directors and lead sonographers is untrue?

Which of the following statements about a nonclinical career is untrue?

Emotional maturity is best demonstrated by showing:

Sonographers are required to use independent judgment most when:

Thinking three-dimensionally when looking at a two-dimensional image is an example of a(n):

To see each patient examination to full completion requires a sonographer to exercise:

Which organization is responsible for accrediting sonography educational programs?

A _____ is a specific behavior that an individual demonstrates to others.

One of the most important responsibilities of a technical director or lead sonographer is:

Clinical-based sonographers are expected to carry out which of these ongoing sonographic duties?

Typically, the most common pathway into the field of commercial ultrasound is as a(n):

The field now known as diagnostic medical sonography was created in:

Being able to separate patient examinations into their individual parts and to determine the relationship of each part to the patient's symptoms and clinical history is an example of:

Overseeing quality assurance testing and participating in planning of the immediate, intermediate, and long-term goals of the department are duties of a:

Ideally, a department manager should:

Eagerness and perseverance are important qualities because:

Which of the following statements about professionals is untrue?

Expert witnesses are expected to do all of the following except:

Which of the following is the best argument for recognizing sonographers as professionals?

Clinical-based staff sonographers are expected to carry out which of these additional duties?

The Origins and Evolution of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

The Sonographer As Student

Communication and Critical Thinking Skills

Sonographer Safety Issues

Medical Techniques and Patient Care

Clinical Assessments and Sonographic Procedures

Legal and Ethical Aspects of Sonography

Sound Futures

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Exam 9: Professional Development and Leadership

Which of the following statements about technical directors and lead sonographers is untrue?

Which of the following statements about a nonclinical career is untrue?

Emotional maturity is best demonstrated by showing:

Sonographers are required to use independent judgment most when:

Thinking three-dimensionally when looking at a two-dimensional image is an example of a(n):

To see each patient examination to full completion requires a sonographer to exercise:

Which organization is responsible for accrediting sonography educational programs?

A _____ is a specific behavior that an individual demonstrates to others.

One of the most important responsibilities of a technical director or lead sonographer is:

Clinical-based sonographers are expected to carry out which of these ongoing sonographic duties?

Typically, the most common pathway into the field of commercial ultrasound is as a(n):

The field now known as diagnostic medical sonography was created in:

Being able to separate patient examinations into their individual parts and to determine the relationship of each part to the patient's symptoms and clinical history is an example of:

Overseeing quality assurance testing and participating in planning of the immediate, intermediate, and long-term goals of the department are duties of a:

Ideally, a department manager should:

Eagerness and perseverance are important qualities because:

Which of the following statements about professionals is untrue?

Expert witnesses are expected to do all of the following except:

Which of the following is the best argument for recognizing sonographers as professionals?

Clinical-based staff sonographers are expected to carry out which of these additional duties?

The Origins and Evolution of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

The Sonographer As Student

Communication and Critical Thinking Skills

Sonographer Safety Issues

Medical Techniques and Patient Care

Clinical Assessments and Sonographic Procedures

Legal and Ethical Aspects of Sonography

Sound Futures

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