Introduction to Sonography
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Course Introduction
Introduction to Sonography offers students a foundational understanding of the principles, techniques, and applications of diagnostic medical sonography. The course covers basic concepts of ultrasound physics, instrumentation, image acquisition, and interpretation. Students learn about patient care, safety, and preparation, as well as an overview of abdominal, obstetric, gynecologic, and vascular sonographic procedures. Emphasis is placed on professional and ethical standards, communication skills, and the teamwork required in the healthcare environment. This course prepares students for further specialized training and clinical practice in the field of diagnostic medical ultrasound.
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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) _____ can concentrate up to 1000 intersecting beams of ultrasound energy to destroy abnormal tissue.
A) ARFI
B) HIFU
C) Thermal ablation
D) Elastography
Answer: B
Q2) Who first produced ultrasound images of the fetal gestational sac?
A) Kenneth Gottesfield
B) Ian Donald
C) Phillipe Jeanty
D) Stuart Campbell
Answer: B
Q3) 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
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Chapter 2: The Sonographer As Student
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Q1) A study break of _____ minutes is recommended for every 50 minutes of study.
A) five
B) seven
C) 10
D) 15
Answer: C
Q2) The most common type of subjective test is:
A) essay.
B) true or false.
C) matching.
D) completion.
Answer: A
Q3) On a _____ test, the questions are situational and usually only one answer is correct.
A) completion
B) multiple choice
C) matching
D) subjective
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Communication and Critical Thinking Skills
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Q1) Sonographer reports may contain all of the following except:
A) measurements.
B) location of normal and abnormal structures.
C) comments on echogenicity.
D) diagnosis.
Answer: D
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) The five stages of grief described by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross are denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression, and:
A) acceptance.
B) allowance.
C) antipathy.
D) joy.
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Sonographer Safety Issues
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Q1) OSHA recommends a ___-minute break for every ___ hours of scanning.
A) 5; 1
B) 15; 2
C) 10; 1
D) 10; 2
Q2) A focusing defect common in people over age 45 is:
A) myopia.
B) astigmatism.
C) presbyopia.
D) macular degeneration.
Q3) To avoid injury when doing portable studies, sonographers should:
A) lock leading wheels to steer more evenly.
B) hold wrists straight when pushing equipment.
C) twist his or her trunk to help steer the equipment.
D) do both a and b
Q4) Which of the following factors does not contribute to sonographer injury?
A) Static posture
B) Psychosocial stress
C) Physical conditioning
D) Shoulder adduction
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Chapter 5: Medical Techniques and Patient Care
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Q1) Which of the following statements about oxygen therapy is untrue?
A) Oxygen by itself cannot burn.
B) Oxygen cylinders should never be placed near a heat source.
C) Portable oxygen cylinders should be placed next to the patient during stretcher transfers.
D) Oxygen cylinders must be secured to prevent falling.
Q2) The goal(s) of the Affordable Care Act is(are) to:
A) crack down on the most egregious practices of the insurance industry and provide stability and flexibility to families and businesses.
B) create national standards to protect individuals' medical records and other personal health information.
C) make patient rights and responsibilities understandable to patients and their families.
D) do all of the above.
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) Before beginning a(n) _____ examination, document the findings of normal and abnormal values of laboratory tests such as aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and alkaline phosphatase.
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) Which of the following statements about the SCAN is untrue?
A) It was developed by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
B) Its electronic counterpart is the mSCAN.
C) It contains specialty-specific master proficiency lists.
D) A completed SCAN is a record of an individual learner's clinical competency.
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Chapter 7: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Sonography
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Q1) As patient advocates, sonographers should report concerns to any of the following except the:
A) quality assurance department.
B) risk management department.
C) HIPAA liaison.
D) referring physician.
Q2) In hospital settings, applying restraints requires that:
A) the patient be informed as to the reason for the restraint.
B) a physician's order be documented in the patient's medical record.
C) a family member authorize their use.
D) a supervisor counter-sign the order.
Q3) Which type of law is made by administrative agencies appointed by the president or governor?
A) Statutory
B) Administrative
C) Common
D) Tort
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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) Those selected for research positions are usually sonographers with at least _____ years' clinical experience.
A) ten
B) three
C) seven
D) five
Q3) Which of the following is not a job duty of a diagnostic medical sonographer?
A) Communicating findings to patients
B) Communicating findings to referring physicians
C) Operating the ultrasound equipment independently
D) Adapting procedures to answer clinical questions
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Chapter 9: Professional Development and Leadership
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Q1) Overseeing quality assurance testing and participating in planning of the immediate, intermediate, and long-term goals of the department are duties of a:
A) technical director.
B) department manager.
C) staff sonographer.
D) department sonologist.
Q2) Which of the following is the best argument for recognizing sonographers as professionals?
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.
Q3) Clinical-based staff sonographers are expected to carry out which of these additional duties?
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.
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