Patient Care for Imaging Professionals
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Course Introduction
This course introduces imaging professionals to the essential principles and practices of patient care within diagnostic imaging environments. Emphasizing communication, safety, and ethical considerations, students learn to assess patient needs, ensure comfort, and maintain confidentiality throughout imaging procedures. The curriculum covers infection control, vital signs monitoring, patient preparation for various imaging modalities, and emergency protocols. Special attention is given to working with diverse populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and critically ill patients, to promote compassionate, competent, and culturally sensitive care in all imaging settings.
Recommended Textbook 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) Bi-stable imaging systems were replaced by grayscale methods because:
A) the image display was too slow.
B) they failed to demonstrate subtle soft tissue interfaces.
C) they had limited recording options.
D) the phosphor-coated screens were subject to screen "decay."
Answer: B
Q2) 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
Q3) Pythagoras observed:
A) that sound is produced by one object striking another.
B) that sound is carried to the ears by the movement of air.
C) the relationship between pitch and frequency.
D) that sound travels in waves.
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: The Sonographer As Student
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Q1) 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
Q2) _____ competencies relate to the skills necessary to perform specialty sonographic examinations.
A) Product
B) Scanning
C) Process
D) Universal Answer: A
Q3) Creating a sentence in which the first letter of each word is a prompt for recalling information is:
A) association.
B) visualization.
C) an acrostic.
D) an acronym.
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Communication and Critical Thinking Skills
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Q1) When speaking with patients with _____ impairments, try using a lower tone of voice.
A) emotional
B) mental
C) hearing
D) vision
Answer: C
Q2) 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
Q3) Checking the statements you heard or the cues you observed to be sure you understand your patient is called:
A) clarifying.
B) gathering information.
C) responding.
D) summarizing.
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Sonographer Safety Issues
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Q1) 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
Q2) Which of the following actions is(are) recommended to cope successfully with stress?
A) Awareness
B) Avoidance
C) Acceptance
D) Both a and b
Q3) An electromyogram may be ordered to diagnose:
A) carpal tunnel syndrome.
B) thoracic outlet syndrome.
C) de Quervain disease.
D) plantar fasciitis.
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Chapter 5: Medical Techniques and Patient Care
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Q1) 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.
Q2) When performing the Heimlich maneuver, the hands should be positioned:
A) on the sternum.
B) just below the sternum.
C) above the navel and below the lower end of the sternum.
D) below the navel.
Q3) When transferring or positioning a patient with an IV, you should:
A) never lower the IV bag below the level of needle insertion.
B) never lower the IV bag below the level of the heart.
C) change or regulate the flow as needed.
D) clamp the tubing during transfer.
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Chapter 6: Clinical Assessments and Sonographic
Procedures
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Q1) 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.
Q2) For a transthoracic examination, an index mark should be placed:
A) on the left chest wall.
B) on each side of the 2D transducer.
C) on the sternal notch.
D) above the sternal notch.
Q3) In what position does the patient lie on his or her side with the arms positioned in front?
A) Lateral
B) Prone
C) Supine
D) Oblique
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Chapter 7: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Sonography
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Q1) Implied consent is used when the patient is:
A) underage.
B) mentally impaired.
C) unconscious but in need of care.
D) undecided but in need of care.
Q2) Which of the following statements about consent in untrue?
A) Consent to treat a minor patient usually is given by a parent/guardian.
B) Minor patients at least 7 years old should be included in the decision-making process.
C) Consent forms may be completed after the procedure.
D) The written consent form should be signed, witnessed, and dated.
Q3) A classic example of _____ is when a medical instrument is left inside a patient after surgery.
A) res ipsa loquitur
B) respondeat superior
C) deontology
D) breach of contract
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Chapter 8: Sound Futures
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Q1) _____ resumes are best suited for those with a fair amount of experience, and _____ resumes are best suited for those just entering the field.
A) Chronologic; combined
B) Functional; chronologic
C) Functional; targeted
D) Chronologic; functional
Q2) When an employer counters your salary request, you should consider the offer for _____ day(s).
A) one
B) two
C) five
D) seven
Q3) Which of the following would be the most likely to get you fired?
A) Failing to clean up after yourself
B) Inappropriate dress
C) Improper disclosure of patient information
D) Poor telephone etiquette
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Chapter 9: Professional Development and Leadership
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Q1) 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.
Q2) A _____ is a specific behavior that an individual demonstrates to others.
A) role
B) function
C) job
D) quality
Q3) 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.
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