Question 1

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately ___% of sonographers work in hospital settings.

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  33 
C)  50 
D)  75 C

Question 2

When discussing salary, a job candidate should not:

Accepted Answer

A)  produce salary statistics. 
B)  let the interviewer introduce the topic. 
C)  accept the offer immediately. 
D)  offer performance evaluations. C

Question 3

The use of humor to relieve interview tension may be perceived as:

Accepted Answer

A)  insincerity. 
B)  arrogance. 
C)  immaturity. 
D)  nervousness. A

Question 4

Once you have started your new job, it is customary to:

Accepted Answer

A)  buy your interviewer lunch. 
B)  write or call all those who helped you in your job search to thank them. 
C)  revise your budget in light of the salary you accepted. 
D)  make a list of new references.

Question 5

Which of the following would not be considered a credible reference?

Accepted Answer

A)  A close relative 
B)  Peers familiar with your abilities 
C)  Professional instructors 
D)  Experienced coworkers familiar with your work

Question 6

When an employer counters your salary request, you should consider the offer for _____ day(s).

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  five 
D)  seven

Question 7

Those selected for research positions are usually sonographers with at least _____ years' clinical experience.

Accepted Answer

A)  ten 
B)  three 
C)  seven 
D)  five

Question 8

_____ resumes are best suited for those with a fair amount of experience, and _____ resumes are best suited for those just entering the field.

Accepted Answer

A)  Chronologic; combined 
B)  Functional; chronologic 
C)  Functional; targeted 
D)  Chronologic; functional

Question 9

The most significant difference between working as a hospital-based sonographer and a mobile sonographer is:

Accepted Answer

A)  graduation from an accredited program. 
B)  registry or certification. 
C)  necessity of malpractice insurance. 
D)  demonstration of independence and self-sufficiency.

Question 10

A prime interest of employers is a candidate's:

Accepted Answer

A)  empathy. 
B)  grade point average. 
C)  work ethic. 
D)  dependability.

Question 11

Which of the following is not a job duty of a diagnostic medical sonographer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Communicating findings to patients 
B)  Communicating findings to referring physicians 
C)  Operating the ultrasound equipment independently 
D)  Adapting procedures to answer clinical questions

Question 12

How many references should you have lined up before you begin to interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two 
B)  Three 
C)  Four 
D)  Five

Question 13

The benefits of hospital-based sonography include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomy. 
B)  interaction with a variety of medical and healthcare professionals. 
C)  opportunity to help draft policies and procedures. 
D)  opportunity to teach.

Question 14

When developing a negotiating strategy, you should know your cost of living, including the cost of:

Accepted Answer

A)  food. 
B)  uniforms. 
C)  birthday and Christmas gifts. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 15

All of the following statements about grooming are true except:

Accepted Answer

A)  artificial nails must be kept short. 
B)  cover tattoos. 
C)  limit pierced jewelry to the ears. 
D)  do not wear strong perfumes or aftershaves.

Question 16

In every working person's life, at least four people should be in your professional network: coach, insider, connector, and _____, the person who has reached the level of success to which you aspire.

Accepted Answer

A)  consultant 
B)  mentor 
C)  instructor 
D)  guide

Question 17

Which of the following would be the most likely to get you fired?

Accepted Answer

A)  Failing to clean up after yourself 
B)  Inappropriate dress 
C)  Improper disclosure of patient information 
D)  Poor telephone etiquette

Question 18

Which aspect of professional communication is most important for sonographers in the commercial world?

Accepted Answer

A)  The ability to listen closely to customers 
B)  Positive body language 
C)  A sense of humor 
D)  A well-groomed appearance

Question 19

Developing grant proposals and daily data entry and analysis make up a significant portion of the daily duties of a _____ sonographer.

Accepted Answer

A)  hospital-based 
B)  freelance 
C)  research 
D)  mobile service

Question 20

In a job interview, first impressions are usually formed within:

Accepted Answer

A)  20 minutes. 
B)  30 seconds. 
C)  60 seconds. 
D)  2 minutes.

Exam 8: Sound Futures