Introduction to Sonography Study Guide Questions
Course Introduction
Introduction to Sonography offers students a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices of diagnostic medical sonography. The course covers the fundamental physics of ultrasound, instrumentation, image production, and the use of ultrasound in clinical settings. Students are introduced to the anatomy and physiology relevant to sonographic imaging, common examination protocols, and patient care considerations. Through lectures, hands-on laboratory exercises, and case studies, students develop foundational skills in image acquisition, interpretation, and the safe operation of ultrasound equipment, preparing them for further studies and clinical experiences 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) A major limitation of bi-stable imaging stemmed from its:
A) need to use two oscilloscopes.
B) cumbersome assembly.
C) need to immerse patients in water.
D) storage phosphor cathode ray tube.
Answer: D
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) 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) 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) 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
Q3) Two important mental functions in effective listening are:
A) comprehension and recall.
B) application and processing.
C) filtering and compartmentalization.
D) ordering and understanding.
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Communication and Critical Thinking Skills
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Q1) Kidding or falsely cheering patients defines:
A) distraction.
B) evasion.
C) false assurance.
D) false reassurance.
Answer: C
Q2) The highest level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs is:
A) safety and security.
B) love and belonging.
C) self-esteem.
D) self-actualization.
Answer: D
Q3) 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
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Chapter 4: Sonographer Safety Issues
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Q1) A focusing defect common in people over age 45 is:
A) myopia.
B) astigmatism.
C) presbyopia.
D) macular degeneration.
Q2) 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.
Q3) Upper extremity injury among sonographers most often is associated with: A) overwork.
B) decreased oxygen and blood flow.
C) transducer design and manipulation.
D) static posture.
Q4) Trigger finger often coexists with:
A) CPS.
B) TOS.
C) de Quervain disease.
D) bursitis.
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Chapter 5: Medical Techniques and Patient Care
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Q1) 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.
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) 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.
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Chapter 6: Clinical Assessments and Sonographic
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Q1) Which of the following statements about abdominal and retroperitoneal sonography is untrue?
A) Evaluation of the abdominal arteries for the presence of an aneurysm is a clinical indication for abdominal sonography.
B) Abdominal sonography should be done after other diagnostic imaging tests that require contrast material.
C) Obesity and dehydration may make it more difficult to obtain satisfactory images of the abdominal organs.
D) Patients should refrain from smoking or chewing gum, because this can introduce air into the stomach.
Q2) Which of the following measurements/calculations is not made to assess gestational age?
A) BPD
B) HC
C) CVS
D) AC
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Chapter 7: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Sonography
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Q1) Which type of law is enacted and enforced by federal or state legislators to help maintain the governmental right to uphold social order and to protect the rights of individuals?
A) Statutory
B) Administrative
C) Common
D) Tort
Q2) Duty, breach, cause, and injury are the four elements the plaintiff must establish in order to prove:
A) false imprisonment.
B) negligence.
C) assault.
D) battery.
Q3) 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.
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Chapter 8: Sound Futures
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Q1) According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately ___% of sonographers work in hospital settings.
A) 25
B) 33
C) 50
D) 75
Q2) When developing a negotiating strategy, you should know your cost of living, including the cost of:
A) food.
B) uniforms.
C) birthday and Christmas gifts.
D) all of the above.
Q3) In a job interview, first impressions are usually formed within:
A) 20 minutes.
B) 30 seconds.
C) 60 seconds.
D) 2 minutes.
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Chapter 9: Professional Development and Leadership
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Q1) Student sonographers have limited opportunity to establish effective working relationships because of:
A) the emphasis in their training on classroom learning.
B) their inexperience.
C) their short clinical rotations.
D) the technical demands of their clinical rotations.
Q2) 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.
Q3) To see each patient examination to full completion requires a sonographer to exercise:
A) patience and tenacity.
B) confidence and caution.
C) promptness and politeness.
D) caring and concern.
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