Diagnostic Medical Sonography Practice
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Course Introduction
Diagnostic Medical Sonography is an advanced medical imaging course that explores the principles and techniques of ultrasonography for diagnosing and monitoring medical conditions. The course covers the fundamental physics of ultrasound, instrumentation, patient care, and image acquisition protocols. Students gain hands-on experience in producing and interpreting sonographic images of the abdomen, pelvis, small parts, obstetrics, gynecology, vascular structures, and superficial organs. Emphasis is placed on developing analytical skills for image evaluation, recognizing normal and pathological findings, and understanding sonographic anatomy, all while upholding strong ethical and professional standards in patient care.
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Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals 9th Edition by Jane Rice
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical Terminology
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Q1) Objective information is:
A) the patient's description of his or her symptoms.
B) symptoms that can be observed or measured.
C) general family information.
D) basic data including date of birth, age, and gender.
Answer: B
Q2) Write the correct abbreviation for psychology: Answer: Psych
Q3) What is the correct abbreviation for the term otorhinolaryngology?
A) OTO
B) Orth
C) ENT
D) Erl
Answer: C
Q4) A kilogram is equal to:
A) 10 g.
B) 100 g.
C) 1,000 g.
D) 10,000 g.
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Suffixes
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Q1) To word palpate means to:
A) attract.
B) produce.
C) be invaded with microorganisms.
D) examine by touch or to feel.
Answer: D
Q2) When a suffix is added to a word,it:
A) makes the word plural.
B) changes the meaning of the word.
C) results in the opposite of the word.
D) always makes the word a noun.
Answer: B
Q3) When a person has a kidney stone (lith/o),he may need a lithotripsy.What is the meaning of -tripsy?
A) cutting out
B) removing
C) dissolving
D) crushing
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Prefixes
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Q1) If subacute literally means below sharp,then a subacute infection would be:
A) the same as a chronic infection.
B) one that is easily treatable.
C) less immediate than an acute infection.
D) one that reoccurs frequently.
Answer: C
Q2) Pertaining to having more than the normal number of fingers and toes is called ________.
Answer: polydactyly
Q3) The prefix ________ means self.
Answer: auto-
Q4) Pertaining to without jaundice is ________.
Answer: anicteric
Q5) The prefix hydro-,as in the term hydrotherapy,means:
A) good.
B) water.
C) difficult.
D) self.
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Organization of the Body
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Q1) The root in the word dehydrate means:
A) cell.
B) body.
C) water.
D) filter.
Q2) A/An ________ is a substance that cannot be separated into substances different from itself by ordinary chemical means.
Q3) Which system of the body involves glands that produce hormones that provide for communication and control over various parts of the body?
A) endocrine
B) muscular
C) nervous
D) skeletal
Q4) The abbreviation for Food and Drug Administration is ________.
Q5) In the term mesomorph,the suffix -morph means:
A) form, shape.
B) resemble.
C) action.
D) body.
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Chapter 5: Integumentary System
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Q1) Removal of damaged or dead tissue is called:
A) debridement.
B) dermabrasion.
C) cryosurgery.
D) rhytidoplasty.
Q2) A boil can be defined as:
A) a pustule in the epidermis.
B) a papule in the dermis.
C) an infected nodule in the subcutaneous layer.
D) an infected sweat gland in the dermis.
Q3) Write the correct abbreviation for streptococcus:
Q4) In the term jaundice,the root jaund means:
A) white.
B) blue.
C) red.
D) yellow.
Q5) A/An ________ or prick test involves the placement of a suspected allergen in the uppermost layers of the epidermis.
Q6) Write the correct meaning for UV:
Q7) The meaning of the abbreviation MD is ________.
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Chapter 6: Skeletal System
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Q1) The solid matter in bone is a calcified,rigid substance known as ________.
Q2) The ________ is a shallow depression in or on a bone.
Q3) Write the correct abbreviation for ligament:
Q4) Turning the palm upward is:
A) pronation.
B) supination.
C) dorsiflexion.
D) retraction.
Q5) The medical term for knock-knee is:
A) genu valgum.
B) genu varum.
C) hallux.
D) chondral.
Q6) The suffix in lumbodynia means:
A) loin.
B) pain.
C) pertaining to.
D) nature.
Q7) Write the correct abbreviation for long leg cast:
Q8) Write the correct abbreviation for rheumatoid arthritis:
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Chapter 7: Muscular System
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Q1) Brachialgia means pain in the: A) neck.
B) arm.
C) chest.
D) leg.
Q2) The combining form cleido in sternocleidomastoid means:
A) sternum.
B) breast.
C) clavicle.
D) resemble.
Q3) In the term rheumatism,the root rheumat means: A) weakness.
B) fever.
C) discharge.
D) process.
Q4) A muscle that acts with another muscle to produce movement is termed a/an: A) synergist.
B) prime mover.
C) agonist.
D) antagonist.
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Chapter 8: Digestive System
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Q1) The medical term for belching is:
A) dyspepsia.
B) eructation.
C) flatus.
D) lavage.
Q2) A surgical excision of the gallbladder is termed:
A) cholecystectomy.
B) catabolism.
C) choledochotomy.
D) cholecystitis.
Q3) The process by which food is changed in the mouth,stomach,and intestines by chemical,mechanical,and physical action so that it can be absorbed by the body is ________.
Q4) The alimentary canal measures about ________ feet in adults.
Q5) The alimentary canal measures about 20 feet in adults.
A)True
B)False
Q6) The term cheilosis refers to the abdomen.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Cardiovascular System
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Q1) The heartbeat is controlled by the cardiovascular system.
A)True
B)False
Q2) ________ are microscopic blood vessels with thin walls that allow the passage of oxygen and nutrients to the body and let the blood pick up waste and carbon dioxide.
Q3) Write the correct meaning for SOB:
Q4) Which of the following tests determines the levels of cholesterol,HDL,and triglycerides?
A) Ultrafast CT scan
B) Ultrasonography
C) Stress test
D) Lipid profile test
Q5) Narrowing of the bicuspid valve in the heart is known as ________.
Q6) The SA node transmits electrical impulses to the bundle of His.
A)True
B)False
Q7) A coronary ________ is the surgical implantation of a vein in the heart to go around an occluded coronary artery.
Q8) Write the correct meaning for EKG or ECG:
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Chapter 10: Blood and Lymphatic System
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Q1) A medical condition in which there are too many RBCs is:
A) anemia.
B) leukemia.
C) polycythemia.
D) septicemia.
Q2) A blood enzyme which causes clotting by forming fibrin is:
A) thromboplastin.
B) globulin.
C) heparin.
D) thrombin.
Q3) Cells that transport oxygen and carbon dioxide are:
A) RBCs.
B) WBCs.
C) platelets.
D) lymph.
Q4) The clear,yellowish fluid that separates from the clot when blood clots is: A) lymph.
B) serum.
C) plasma.
D) thrombin.
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Chapter 11: Respiratory System
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Q1) The two main branches of the trachea are the:
A) bronchioles.
B) alveoli.
C) cilia.
D) bronchi.
Q2) The medical term for rapid breathing is: A) eupnea.
B) tachypnea.
C) apnea.
D) dyspnea.
Q3) Write the correct meaning for AFB:
Q4) Pneumoconiosis is a malignant tumor of the serous membrane of the pleura. A)True
B)False
Q5) Pus in a body cavity,especially the pleural cavity,is called: A) empyema.
B) emphysema.
C) epistaxis.
D) rhonchus.
Q6) Each bronchus enters the lung at a depression called the ________.
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Chapter 12: Urinary System
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Q1) An excessive amount of calcium in the urine is termed:
A) hypercalciuria.
B) polyuria.
C) hypoalbuminemia.
D) calciuria.
Q2) The external urinary opening is the urethra.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Difficult or painful urination is called:
A) anuria.
B) dysuria.
C) enuresis.
D) nocturia.
Q4) The trigone is a small triangular area near the base of the bladder.
A)True
B)False
Q5) A condition of involuntary emission of urine,bedwetting,is called ________.
Q6) When a bacteriologic culture is to be done on urine,the specimen is collected by ________.
Q7) Excessive urination during the night is ________.
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Chapter 13: Endocrine System
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Q1) The medical term for pertaining to drowsiness or sluggishness is:
A) polydipsia.
B) myxedema.
C) ascites.
D) lethargic.
Q2) A condition of premature old age occurring in childhood is called ________.
Q3) The master gland of the body is the:
A) pineal gland.
B) pituitary gland.
C) hypothalamus.
D) gonads.
Q4) A condition of excessive secretion of the sex glands is:
A) cretinism.
B) virilism.
C) hypogonadism.
D) hypergonadism.
Q5) Graves disease occurs because of hyposecretion of thyroid hormone.
A)True
B)False
Q6) The meaning of the abbreviation BMR is ________.
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Chapter 14: Nervous System
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Q1) An instrument used to record the electrical activity of the brain is called a/an
Q2) Inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord is ________.
Q3) Dilantin,Depakene,Tegretol,Klonopin,and Mysoline are all examples of:
A) analgesics.
B) antiparkinsonism drugs.
C) anticonvulsants.
D) anesthetics.
Q4) The meaning of the abbreviation HNP is ________.
Q5) The process of using ultrasound to determine the presence of a centrally located mass in the brain is called:
A) computed tomography.
B) echoencephalography.
C) electroencephalography.
D) myelogram.
Q6) An increased amount of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain is termed:
A) meningitis.
B) meningocele.
C) intracranial.
D) hydrocephalus.
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Chapter 15: Special Senses: The Ear
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Q1) In the term audiogram,the suffix -gram means:
A) study of.
B) instrument.
C) hearing.
D) record.
Q2) Sustained noise over ________ decibels can cause permanent hearing loss.
Q3) Impairment of hearing that occurs with aging is called ________.
Q4) The vestibule contains the organ of Corti.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Write the correct abbreviation for otitis media:
Q6) In the term myringotomy,the suffix -tomy means:
A) excision.
B) incision.
C) repair.
D) to remove.
Q7) The external acoustic meatus is also known as the auricle.
A)True
B)False
Q8) Write the correct abbreviation for hearing distance:
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Chapter 16: Special Senses: The Eye
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Q1) An increased number of tears can be a symptom of conjunctivitis.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The ________ is the colored membrane attached to the ciliary body.
Q3) The vision disorder due to a misshapen cornea is:
A) nystagmus.
B) glaucoma.
C) astigmatism.
D) myopia.
Q4) Write the correct meaning for XT:
Q5) How many eye muscles control movement of the eye?
A) three
B) four
C) five
D) six
Q6) The absence of rods and cones in the area of the optic disk creates a/an ________ on the surface of the retina.
Q7) The circular opening in the center of the iris is called the pupil.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 17: Female Reproductive System
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Q1) The process of fertilization occurs when the ovum becomes impregnated by a spermatozoon while in the fallopian tube.
A)True
B)False
Q2) ________ is an infection of the upper genital area.It can affect the uterus,ovaries,and fallopian tubes.
Q3) A surgical procedure to prevent tearing of the perineum and to facilitate delivery of the fetus is called:
A) colposcopy.
B) colpotomy.
C) episiotomy.
D) hysterotomy.
Q4) A specific type of imaging that uses a low-dose x-ray system for examination of the breasts is called ________.
Q5) Write the correct meaning for HT:
Q6) Write the correct meaning for HSG:
Q7) Write the correct meaning for AROM:
Q8) Write the correct abbreviation for Papanicolaou (smear):
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Q9) The surgical puncture of the cul-de-sac for removal of fluid is called ________.
Chapter 18: Male Reproductive System
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Q1) A condition of scanty sperm in the semen is known as:
A) spermatid.
B) azoospermia.
C) oligospermia.
D) aspermia.
Q2) When the foreskin of the penis is tight at birth it can cause phimosis.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum is called:
A) cryptorchidism.
B) anorchism.
C) balanitis.
D) prostatism.
Q4) The lubricating fluid secreted by the glands in the foreskin is called:
A) semen.
B) mucous.
C) smegma.
D) blood.
Q5) Write the correct abbreviation for sexually transmitted infections:
Q6) Write the correct abbreviation for herpes simplex virus-2:
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Chapter 19: Oncology
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Q1) Cystoscopy is the process of using a cystoscope to examine the ________.
Q2) Write the correct abbreviation for vacuum-assisted needle biopsy device:
Q3) The treatment of choice when the tumor is small and localized is:
A) radiation.
B) chemotherapy.
C) surgery.
D) immunotherapy.
Q4) Neoplasms are commonly called ________.
Q5) Write the correct abbreviation for LCIS:
Q6) Write the correct meaning for TSE:
Q7) The American Cancer Society lists ________ warning signals for cancer.
A) five
B) six
C) seven
D) eight
Q8) A cancerous tumor of the lymphatic system is also called: A) reticulosarcoma. B) retinoblastoma. C) rhabdomyosarcoma. D) leiomyosarcoma.
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Chapter 20: Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
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Q1) The use of x-rays,ultrasound,radiopharmaceuticals,radiopaque media,and computers to provide the radiologist with images of internal body organs and processes is called ________.
Q2) Write the correct abbreviation for computerized axial tomography:
Q3) An x-ray record of the gallbladder is called:
A) cholecystography.
B) cholecystectomy.
C) cholangiogram.
D) cholecystogram.
Q4) An x-ray record of blood vessels is called:
A) thermogram.
B) mammogram.
C) angiocardiogram.
D) sonogram.
Q5) Which is the misspelled term?
A) sialography
B) myelogram
C) venography
D) milicurie
Q6) Write the correct meaning for PA:
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Chapter 21: Mental Health
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Q1) Which of the following drugs is generally prescribed for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder?
A) stimulant
B) lithium derivative
C) psychotropic
D) SSRIs
Q2) The meaning of the abbreviation DSM-5 is ________.
Q3) The root somat in the term psychosomatic means:
A) mind.
B) body.
C) stomach.
D) inside.
Q4) Risk for suicide appears to be highest in people with:
A) anxiety.
B) paranoia.
C) depression.
D) psychosis.
Q5) A mild level of mania is called psychosis.
A)True
B)False
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