Foundations of Sonography Pre-Test Questions
Course Introduction
Foundations of Sonography introduces students to the basic principles and practices of diagnostic medical sonography. The course covers fundamental topics such as ultrasound physics, instrumentation, patient care, image acquisition, and interpretation techniques. Emphasis is placed on understanding sound wave propagation, transducer types, image optimization, and the role of the sonographer within the healthcare team. Students will also gain an overview of sonographic anatomy and pathology in various body systems, preparing them for further clinical and theoretical training in the field of medical imaging.
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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) The _____ was the direct precursor to the imaging systems in use today.
A) diasonograph
B) Searle Vidoson
C) Porta-Arm scanner
D) reflectoscope
Answer: C
Q2) The destructive nature of ultrasound on biologic organisms and living tissue was first discussed in 1927 by:
A) Woods and Loomis.
B) Langevin and Chilowsky.
C) Howry and Holmes.
D) Pierce and Firestone.
Answer: A
Q3) Francis Fry and Elizabeth Kelly Fry are best known for their work in _____ ultrasound.
A) vascular
B) breast
C) obstetric
D) ophthalmic
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: The Sonographer As Student
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Q1) Clinical competency refers to:
A) having the skills to produce diagnostic quality studies.
B) the ability to draw conclusions from fact and logically manipulate them to correlate with clinical questions.
C) mastery of your institution's scope of practice.
D) the total number of hours spent in the scanning laboratory.
Answer: A
Q2) Most student sonographer performance evaluations are divided into which two categories?
A) Preliminary and long-term performance
B) Product and process competencies
C) Speed of learning and scanning skills
D) Work habits and interpersonal skills
Answer: B
Q3) Short-term memory is capable of retaining a maximum of _____ item(s) at a time.
A) one
B) three
C) five
D) seven
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Communication and Critical Thinking Skills
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Q1) _____ is achieved only when people feel that others value them.
A) Self-esteem
B) Self-actualization
C) Acceptance
D) Good communication
Answer: A
Q2) Good communication with a depressed patient involves:
A) giving your opinion when the patient shares his or her concerns.
B) remaining silent when the patient is silent.
C) changing the subject.
D) encouraging the patient to cheer up.
Answer: B
Q3) It is important to make eye contact with patients when they are describing their pain to:
A) make patients feel that what they are saying is important.
B) reassure the patient that you are a professional.
C) expedite the examination.
D) determine if the patient is truthful.
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Sonographer Safety Issues
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Q1) Tarsal tunnel syndrome is caused by:
A) pressure on the anterior tibial nerve.
B) pressure on the posterior tibial nerve.
C) thickening of the tendons.
D) radial nerve neuromas.
Q2) Thoracic outlet syndrome is:
A) a group of disorders brought on by compression of blood vessels or nerves in the space between the clavicle and first rib.
B) caused by compression of the median nerve at the wrist.
C) characterized by inflammation of tendon sheaths.
D) caused by overuse of and repeated stress on the foot.
Q3) OSHA recommends a ___-minute break for every ___ hours of scanning.
A) 5; 1
B) 15; 2
C) 10; 1
D) 10; 2
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Chapter 5: Medical Techniques and Patient Care
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Q1) When using a barrier device to perform CPR, the device is placed:
A) over the patient's nose and mouth to form a tight seal.
B) over the patient's mouth.
C) over the patient's entire lower face.
D) in the patient's mouth.
Q2) Compared to traditional CPR, continuous chest compression CPR:
A) is easier to learn.
B) eliminates the need for mouth-to-mouth breathing.
C) moves oxygenated blood through the body and to the organs without interruption.
D) All of the above are true.
Q3) A blood pressure cuff should be:
A) deflated quickly and steadily.
B) deflated slowly and steadily.
C) reinflated to repeat a reading.
D) inflated to about 50 to 60 mm Hg above the expected systolic reading.
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Chapter 6: Clinical Assessments and Sonographic
Procedures
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Q1) Which of the following statements about vascular sonography is untrue?
A) Duplex sonograms are ordered to determine hemodynamic status of the vascular system and to detect the presence of pathology.
B) Vascular imaging is performed to determine the absence or presence of stenosis, aneurysm, thrombosis, or other pathologic conditions without ionizing radiation or contrast agents.
C) Ultrasound of the cerebrovascular system is not safe for pediatric patients.
D) The vascular sonographer must possess a detailed understanding of normal and abnormal blood flow patterns.
Q2) Which patient position is used whenever fetal parts obscure the lower uterine segment or the fetal lie prevents suitable imaging of the fetal head?
A) Trendelenburg
B) Modified Fowler
C) Lateral
D) Upright/erect
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Chapter 7: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Sonography
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Q1) _____ laws are those that affect the individual rather than society as a whole.
A) Common
B) Civil
C) Constitutional
D) State
Q2) Which of the following statements about providing keepsake images to parents is untrue?
A) The supervising physician should review the images first.
B) The supervising physician should deny release if abnormalities are found.
C) A written policy should be in place before offering keepsake images or tapes to patients.
D) The keepsake images or tape should be made first, before the diagnostic study.
Q3) Which type of court-made law is based on custom and usage?
A) Statutory
B) Administrative
C) Common
D) Tort
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Chapter 8: Sound Futures
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Q1) All of the following statements about grooming are true except:
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.
Q2) Those selected for research positions are usually sonographers with at least _____ years' clinical experience.
A) ten
B) three
C) seven
D) five
Q3) The benefits of hospital-based sonography include all of the following except:
A) autonomy.
B) interaction with a variety of medical and healthcare professionals.
C) opportunity to help draft policies and procedures.
D) opportunity to teach.
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Chapter 9: Professional Development and Leadership
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Q1) 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.
Q2) Thinking three-dimensionally when looking at a two-dimensional image is an example of a(n):
A) skill.
B) aptitude.
C) mental calculation.
D) ability.
Q3) Which of the following statements about professionals is untrue?
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.
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