Medical Imaging Technology
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Course Introduction
Medical Imaging Technology is an interdisciplinary course that introduces students to the principles and applications of imaging modalities used in modern healthcare. The course covers fundamental concepts such as the physics of image formation, image acquisition techniques, and the operation of equipment including X-ray, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, and nuclear medicine imaging. Students will explore topics related to image quality, safety protocols, contrast agents, and the clinical interpretation of images. The curriculum emphasizes both the technical and clinical aspects of medical imaging, preparing students for careers in healthcare settings or further academic study in medical technology and radiological sciences.
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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 first produced ultrasound images of the fetal gestational sac?
A) Kenneth Gottesfield
B) Ian Donald
C) Phillipe Jeanty
D) Stuart Campbell
Answer: B
Q2) _____ 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
Q3) A landmark book, The Theory of Sound, represented the beginning of the modern study of acoustics and was written by:
A) Sir Isaac Newton.
B) Robert Boyle.
C) Leonardo da Vinci.
D) Lord Rayleigh.
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: The Sonographer As Student
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Q1) The average speaking rate has been measured at approximately _____ words per minute.
A) 25
B) 125
C) 175
D) 400
Answer: B
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) Which method of memorization relies on arranging lists of data in segments?
A) Association
B) Mnemonics
C) Visualization
D) Clustering
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Communication and Critical Thinking Skills
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Q1) 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
Q2) Talking about the weather or last night's football game are examples of:
A) social conversation.
B) supportive communication.
C) collaborative thinking.
D) empathy.
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Sonographer Safety Issues
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Q1) 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.
Q2) Which kind of lighting is recommended to decrease eyestrain and fatigue?
A) High ambient light
B) Fluorescent lighting
C) Full spectrum bulbs
D) Tinted bulbs
Q3) Which of the following statements about plantar fasciitis is untrue?
A) The pain is located in the ankle.
B) It results from overuse and repeated stress of the foot.
C) It is related to being overweight.
D) Treatment may include extracorporeal shock wave therapy.
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Chapter 5: Medical Techniques and Patient Care
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Q1) When working with patients connected to mechanical suction machines, sonographers should:
A) never raise or open the drainage bottle.
B) never disconnect the tubing.
C) report any leakage in the tube or suction system.
D) do all of the above.
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) Vital signs are temperature, pulse, _____ and _____.
A) pallor; respiration
B) dyspnea; respiration
C) pulse rate; blood pressure
D) respiration; blood pressure
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Chapter 6: Clinical Assessments and Sonographic
Procedures
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Q1) The acronym SCAN stands for:
A) sonography clinical aptitude notebook.
B) sonography clinical assessment notebook.
C) sonographers' community access network.
D) sonography competency and networking.
Q2) Which of the following laboratory tests is not associated with the digestive tract?
A) AST
B) ALT
C) CBC
D) Bilirubin
Q3) _____ is a noninvasive, 2D, real-time imaging technique used to evaluate cardiac structure and function.
A) TTE
B) TEE
C) ETT
D) TET
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Chapter 7: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Sonography
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Q1) Which of the following best defines teleology?
A) Duty-based
B) Consequence-based
C) Principle-based
D) Motivation-based
Q2) _____ laws are those that affect the individual rather than society as a whole.
A) Common
B) Civil
C) Constitutional
D) State
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) The use of humor to relieve interview tension may be perceived as:
A) insincerity.
B) arrogance.
C) immaturity.
D) nervousness.
Q2) 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.
A) consultant
B) mentor
C) instructor
D) guide
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) Sonographers are required to use independent judgment most when:
A) teaching residents and interns.
B) tailoring exams to patient illness/body habitus.
C) troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.
D) discussing procedures with patients and family.
Q2) The field now known as diagnostic medical sonography was created in:
A) 1957.
B) 1963.
C) 1973.
D) 1984.
Q3) A _____ is a specific behavior that an individual demonstrates to others.
A) role
B) function
C) job
D) quality
Q4) 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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