Abdominal Sonography Test Questions
Course Introduction
Abdominal Sonography is a specialized course designed to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in the use of ultrasound technology to evaluate and diagnose conditions within the abdominal cavity. The course covers the anatomy, physiology, and pathological states of abdominal organs such as the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, and major blood vessels. Emphasis is placed on image acquisition, interpretation of sonographic findings, patient preparation, and scanning techniques. Through a blend of didactic lectures, hands-on laboratory sessions, and case studies, students gain the proficiency necessary to perform sonographic examinations and contribute effectively to patient care in clinical settings.
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Essentials of Sonography and Patient Care 3rd Edition by M. Robert de
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Chapter 1: The Origins and Evolution of Diagnostic Medical
Sonography
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Q1) Who was the first American to detail the methods and advantages of fetal cephalometry?
A) Barry Goldberg
B) Lajos von Micsky
C) J. Stauffer Lehman
D) Nathaniel Bronson
Answer: A
Q2) Floyd Firestone invented the:
A) ceiling-mounted transducer carriage.
B) water path scanner.
C) fast B-scanner.
D) reflectoscope.
Answer: D
Q3) Who first produced ultrasound images of the fetal gestational sac?
A) Kenneth Gottesfield
B) Ian Donald
C) Phillipe Jeanty
D) Stuart Campbell
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: The Sonographer As Student
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Q1) Which method of memorization relies on arranging lists of data in segments?
A) Association
B) Mnemonics
C) Visualization
D) Clustering
Answer: D
Q2) Most people are _____ learners.
A) visual
B) auditory
C) tactile
D) active
Answer: A
Q3) Reading to comprehend requires:
A) annotation and anticipation.
B) anticipation and critical thinking.
C) evaluation and repetition.
D) anticipation and evaluation.
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Communication and Critical Thinking Skills
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Q1) Lack of eye contact is associated with all of the following except:
A) anxiety.
B) self-actualization.
C) depression.
D) embarrassment.
Answer: B
Q2) Which of the following statements about the non-diagnostic use of sonography is untrue?
A) Use of an ultrasound device without a physician's order may violate state or local laws.
B) Nothing should appear on the patient's hardcopy images that did not appear on the diagnostic images.
C) The Food and Drug Administration has declared that production of "keepsake" fetal videos is an approved use of ultrasound equipment.
D) The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine is not in favor of this practice.
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Sonographer Safety Issues
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Q1) Which of the following statements about stress is untrue?
A) Stress suppresses immune system function.
B) Patient demands can cause stress.
C) Working in crowded environments creates stress.
D) An absence of stress leads to renewed energy.
Q2) Decreased range of motion, swelling at the base of the thumb, and crackling noises are symptoms of:
A) de Quervain disease.
B) trigger finger.
C) CRS.
D) fibrotic palmar fasciitis.
Q3) To protect the scanning hand and wrist, do not:
A) use a cable brace.
B) drape cables over the shoulder or neck.
C) change your grip during scanning.
D) select a transducer with flexible cables.
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Chapter 5: Medical Techniques and Patient Care
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Q1) Survival of ventricular fibrillation has increased significantly because of:
A) continuous chest compression CPR.
B) public access to automated external defibrillators.
C) increased public education about basic life-saving procedures.
D) faster response time of medical personnel.
Q2) Which of the following statements about urinary catheterization is untrue?
A) A Foley catheter is specially designed as two tubes, one inside the other.
B) After a Foley catheter is inserted into the urinary bladder, its balloon may be filled with air.
C) After a Foley catheter is inserted into the urinary bladder, its balloon may be filled with water.
D) Catheterization is the preferred method of filling the bladder for pelvic ultrasound studies.
Q3) Sensory changes that occur with age can lead to:
A) an inability to perceive danger signals in one's environment.
B) confusion.
C) withdrawal.
D) all of the above.
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Chapter 6: Clinical Assessments and Sonographic
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Q1) The acronyms LMP and EDD are related to which type of sonographic examination?
A) Abdominal and retroperitoneal
B) Vascular
C) Cardiac
D) Obstetric and gynecologic
Q2) Also referred to as the dorsal recumbent position, in what position does the patient lie on his or her back with the head and upper shoulders slightly elevated?
A) Lateral
B) Supine
C) Prone
D) Trendelenburg
Q3) Cordocentesis, a diagnostic test that examines blood from the fetal umbilical cord to detect fetal abnormalities, is also known as:
A) chorionic villus sampling.
B) amniocentesis.
C) fetoscopy.
D) percutaneous umbilical blood sampling.
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Chapter 7: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Sonography
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Q1) A tort is a:
A) criminal wrong.
B) civil wrong.
C) felony.
D) misdemeanor.
Q2) The cornerstones of ethical conduct in our society are:
A) religion and law.
B) individual rights.
C) beneficence and nonmaleficence.
D) deontology and teleology.
Q3) _____ occurs when a negligent act or omission by a medical professional results in harm to the patient.
A) Medical malpractice
B) Negligence
C) Medical assault
D) A harmful act
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Chapter 8: Sound Futures
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Q1) A prime interest of employers is a candidate's:
A) empathy.
B) grade point average.
C) work ethic.
D) dependability.
Q2) The use of humor to relieve interview tension may be perceived as:
A) insincerity.
B) arrogance.
C) immaturity.
D) nervousness.
Q3) When an employer counters your salary request, you should consider the offer for _____ day(s).
A) one
B) two
C) five
D) seven
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Chapter 9: Professional Development and Leadership
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Q1) One of the most important responsibilities of a technical director or lead sonographer is:
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.
Q2) Clinical-based sonographers are expected to carry out which of these ongoing sonographic duties?
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.
Q3) Eagerness and perseverance are important qualities because:
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
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