Sonosim eFAST Module UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following choices may optimize the subxiphoid cardiac view? - CORRECT
ANSWER- ensure the pts bed is flat, use the liver as an acoustic window, hold the US
transducer flat against, and often nearly parallel to the pts abdomen = all correct
The epicardial fat pad.... - CORRECT ANSWER- can be mistaken for a pericardial effusion,
appears heteroechoic and moves with the heart = both correct
Which of the following choices increases sensitivity of the FAST exam? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Completing pelvic imaging prior to Foley catheter insertion; placing the
abdominal quadrant of interest in a dependent position; slowly fanning the transducer during
window imaging to detect subtle pockets of free fluid; performing serial FAST exams at
varying stages of a patient's resuscitation = all correct
Which of the following statements regarding left upper quadrant FAST imaging is correct? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Fluid in the stomach can be mistaken for free intraperitoneal fluid;
Stomach fluid is often anechoic; Stomach fluid is encapsulated and does not fill the
splenorenal interspace = all correct
What are the basic views for the FAST exam? - CORRECT ANSWER- Left upper quadrant,
right upper quadrant, cardiac, pelvic
In a supine patient, the hepatorenal interface, or Morison's pouch, is one of the most
dependent points within the peritoneal cavity. - CORRECT ANSWER- True
When obtaining a transverse pelvic view in the setting of trauma, if the bladder cannot be
visualized, __________. - CORRECT ANSWER- the bladder may be empty due to recent
voiding; the bladder may be ruptured; overlying subcutaneous emphysema may be limiting
visualization; .
the transducer may be overlying the pubic symphysis = all correct answers
The right upper quadrant FAST view requires the ultrasound transducer to be held in a
__________ plane. - CORRECT ANSWER- Coronal
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following choices may optimize the subxiphoid cardiac view? - CORRECT
ANSWER- ensure the pts bed is flat, use the liver as an acoustic window, hold the US
transducer flat against, and often nearly parallel to the pts abdomen = all correct
The epicardial fat pad.... - CORRECT ANSWER- can be mistaken for a pericardial effusion,
appears heteroechoic and moves with the heart = both correct
Which of the following choices increases sensitivity of the FAST exam? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Completing pelvic imaging prior to Foley catheter insertion; placing the
abdominal quadrant of interest in a dependent position; slowly fanning the transducer during
window imaging to detect subtle pockets of free fluid; performing serial FAST exams at
varying stages of a patient's resuscitation = all correct
Which of the following statements regarding left upper quadrant FAST imaging is correct? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Fluid in the stomach can be mistaken for free intraperitoneal fluid;
Stomach fluid is often anechoic; Stomach fluid is encapsulated and does not fill the
splenorenal interspace = all correct
What are the basic views for the FAST exam? - CORRECT ANSWER- Left upper quadrant,
right upper quadrant, cardiac, pelvic
In a supine patient, the hepatorenal interface, or Morison's pouch, is one of the most
dependent points within the peritoneal cavity. - CORRECT ANSWER- True
When obtaining a transverse pelvic view in the setting of trauma, if the bladder cannot be
visualized, __________. - CORRECT ANSWER- the bladder may be empty due to recent
voiding; the bladder may be ruptured; overlying subcutaneous emphysema may be limiting
visualization; .
the transducer may be overlying the pubic symphysis = all correct answers
The right upper quadrant FAST view requires the ultrasound transducer to be held in a
__________ plane. - CORRECT ANSWER- Coronal
