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[Show more]Progression of which of the following abnormalities flattens the portal veins? CORRECT ANSWERS: Biliary obstruction 
 
The wall thickness in a normal fasting gallbladder should not exceed CORRECT ANSWERS: 3 mm 
 
This color Doppler sonogram is most likely demonstrating which of the following abnor...
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Add to cartProgression of which of the following abnormalities flattens the portal veins? CORRECT ANSWERS: Biliary obstruction 
 
The wall thickness in a normal fasting gallbladder should not exceed CORRECT ANSWERS: 3 mm 
 
This color Doppler sonogram is most likely demonstrating which of the following abnor...
the first major arterial branch of the aorta is the: 
-right common carotid artery 
-the left common carotid artery 
-the right subclavian artery 
-the innominate artery 
-the left subclavian artery CORRECT ANSWERS: the innominate artery 
 
which of the following arteries does NOT arise from the su...
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Add to cartthe first major arterial branch of the aorta is the: 
-right common carotid artery 
-the left common carotid artery 
-the right subclavian artery 
-the innominate artery 
-the left subclavian artery CORRECT ANSWERS: the innominate artery 
 
which of the following arteries does NOT arise from the su...
What unit is used in a dialysis graft volume measurements? 
a) mL/min 
b) mL/sec 
c) L/sec 
d) cm/min CORRECT ANSWERS: 
 
Which description represents the type of waveform morphology demonstrated in this image? 
a) Pre-steal 
b) To and Fro 
c) Pulsus Bisferiens 
d) Tarvus-Parvus CORRECT ANSWERS:...
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Add to cartWhat unit is used in a dialysis graft volume measurements? 
a) mL/min 
b) mL/sec 
c) L/sec 
d) cm/min CORRECT ANSWERS: 
 
Which description represents the type of waveform morphology demonstrated in this image? 
a) Pre-steal 
b) To and Fro 
c) Pulsus Bisferiens 
d) Tarvus-Parvus CORRECT ANSWERS:...
What branches off of the aortic arch? CORRECT ANSWERS: Innominate/Brachiocephalic, Left common carotid artery (LCCA), Left subclavian artery 
 
Innominate/ Brachiocephalic CORRECT ANSWERS: Arises on the right only, divides into the right common carotid and subclavian arteries 
 
The_____ becomes t...
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Add to cartWhat branches off of the aortic arch? CORRECT ANSWERS: Innominate/Brachiocephalic, Left common carotid artery (LCCA), Left subclavian artery 
 
Innominate/ Brachiocephalic CORRECT ANSWERS: Arises on the right only, divides into the right common carotid and subclavian arteries 
 
The_____ becomes t...
If a high grade stenosis or occlusion is seen in a renal artery how will the contralateral waveform appear? CORRECT ANSWERS: It will still be a low resistance waveform but it will appear weakened or dampened. 
 
How can increased resistance be determined? CORRECT ANSWERS: Checking Parenchymal Resi...
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Add to cartIf a high grade stenosis or occlusion is seen in a renal artery how will the contralateral waveform appear? CORRECT ANSWERS: It will still be a low resistance waveform but it will appear weakened or dampened. 
 
How can increased resistance be determined? CORRECT ANSWERS: Checking Parenchymal Resi...
3 causes of venous thrombosis also called, Virchow's Triad CORRECT ANSWERS: Venous stasis, trauma/endothelial damage, hypercoagulability 
 
Venous stasis CORRECT ANSWERS: Slowed blood flow in veins. Caused by immobility, myocardial infarction, CHF, hypotension, COPD, obesity, pregnancy, previous ...
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Add to cart3 causes of venous thrombosis also called, Virchow's Triad CORRECT ANSWERS: Venous stasis, trauma/endothelial damage, hypercoagulability 
 
Venous stasis CORRECT ANSWERS: Slowed blood flow in veins. Caused by immobility, myocardial infarction, CHF, hypotension, COPD, obesity, pregnancy, previous ...
3 causes of venous thrombosis also called, Virchow's Triad CORRECT ANSWERS: Venous stasis, trauma/endothelial damage, hypercoagulability 
 
Venous stasis CORRECT ANSWERS: Slowed blood flow in veins. Caused by immobility, myocardial infarction, CHF, hypotension, COPD, obesity, pregnancy, previous ...
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Add to cart3 causes of venous thrombosis also called, Virchow's Triad CORRECT ANSWERS: Venous stasis, trauma/endothelial damage, hypercoagulability 
 
Venous stasis CORRECT ANSWERS: Slowed blood flow in veins. Caused by immobility, myocardial infarction, CHF, hypotension, COPD, obesity, pregnancy, previous ...
What's the first major arterial branch of the aorta is the? CORRECT ANSWERS: Innominate artery or brachiocephalic artery 
 
The vertebral artery usually arises from the: CORRECT ANSWERS: Subclavian Artery 
 
The incidence of new strokes per year is: CORRECT ANSWERS: from 500,000 to 700,000 
 
Th...
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Add to cartWhat's the first major arterial branch of the aorta is the? CORRECT ANSWERS: Innominate artery or brachiocephalic artery 
 
The vertebral artery usually arises from the: CORRECT ANSWERS: Subclavian Artery 
 
The incidence of new strokes per year is: CORRECT ANSWERS: from 500,000 to 700,000 
 
Th...
Which gain will increase the risk of bioeffects? 
a. transmit 
b. receive 
c. gain 
d. overall gain CORRECT ANSWERS: a. transmit 
 
Which of the following is considered the memory of an ultrasound instrument? 
a. pulser 
b. transducer 
c. receiver 
d. beam former 
e. digital scan converter 
f. disp...
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Add to cartWhich gain will increase the risk of bioeffects? 
a. transmit 
b. receive 
c. gain 
d. overall gain CORRECT ANSWERS: a. transmit 
 
Which of the following is considered the memory of an ultrasound instrument? 
a. pulser 
b. transducer 
c. receiver 
d. beam former 
e. digital scan converter 
f. disp...
the normal AP ddimension of the aorta lumen should not exceed CORRECT ANSWERS: 3 cm 
 
the celiac trunk is the first _____ branch of the aorta CORRECT ANSWERS: anterior 
 
the celiac trifurcates into...? CORRECT ANSWERS: the common hepatic artery 
the left gastric artery 
the splenic artery 
 
th...
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Add to cartthe normal AP ddimension of the aorta lumen should not exceed CORRECT ANSWERS: 3 cm 
 
the celiac trunk is the first _____ branch of the aorta CORRECT ANSWERS: anterior 
 
the celiac trifurcates into...? CORRECT ANSWERS: the common hepatic artery 
the left gastric artery 
the splenic artery 
 
th...
Sonographers should be aware of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Best practice while scanning is to avoid abducting the arm more than how many degrees? 
a. 50 
b. 90 
c. 30 
d. 40 CORRECT ANSWERS: c. 30 
 
Which action demonstrates best practice during ultrasound exams regarding the ALARA pr...
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Add to cartSonographers should be aware of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Best practice while scanning is to avoid abducting the arm more than how many degrees? 
a. 50 
b. 90 
c. 30 
d. 40 CORRECT ANSWERS: c. 30 
 
Which action demonstrates best practice during ultrasound exams regarding the ALARA pr...
which factor most improves visualization of the needles in an ultrasound guided biopsy CORRECT ANSWERS: alignment of needle perpendicular to US beam 
 
characteristic aperance of the GB with phryngian cap CORRECT ANSWERS: fundus folded onto body 
 
morisons pouch is located between which structure...
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Add to cartwhich factor most improves visualization of the needles in an ultrasound guided biopsy CORRECT ANSWERS: alignment of needle perpendicular to US beam 
 
characteristic aperance of the GB with phryngian cap CORRECT ANSWERS: fundus folded onto body 
 
morisons pouch is located between which structure...
The pelvic diaphragm is made up of what two muscles? CORRECT ANSWERS: Locator ani and coccygeus 
 
The space of Retzius is also known as the? CORRECT ANSWERS: Prevesical or retropubic space 
 
The Anterior cul-de-sac is also know as the? CORRECT ANSWERS: Vesicouterine pouch 
 
The posterior cul-d...
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Add to cartThe pelvic diaphragm is made up of what two muscles? CORRECT ANSWERS: Locator ani and coccygeus 
 
The space of Retzius is also known as the? CORRECT ANSWERS: Prevesical or retropubic space 
 
The Anterior cul-de-sac is also know as the? CORRECT ANSWERS: Vesicouterine pouch 
 
The posterior cul-d...
most accurate measurement to determine GA is the ___ in the ___ trimester it is accurate within +/- __-__ days CORRECT ANSWERS: CRL 
first 
3-5 
 
in the second and third trimester a series of measurements are taken to determine GA within ___ wks these are CORRECT ANSWERS: 2 
BPD, HC,FL, and AC...
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Add to cartmost accurate measurement to determine GA is the ___ in the ___ trimester it is accurate within +/- __-__ days CORRECT ANSWERS: CRL 
first 
3-5 
 
in the second and third trimester a series of measurements are taken to determine GA within ___ wks these are CORRECT ANSWERS: 2 
BPD, HC,FL, and AC...
In soft tissue, if the frequency of a wave is increased the Propagation Speed (PS) will... CORRECT ANSWERS: Remain the Same because stiffness and density affect Propagation Speed. 
 
What is the audible range? CORRECT ANSWERS: 20-20,000Hz 
 
>20,000Hz=Ultrasound 
 
Frequency is measured in COR...
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What is the audible range? CORRECT ANSWERS: 20-20,000Hz 
 
>20,000Hz=Ultrasound 
 
Frequency is measured in COR...
What structures aid in stabilizing each AV valve from protruding into the atria? 
 
A. Chordae Tendinae 
B. Myocardial tendons 
C. Fibrous strands 
D. Papillary Muscles CORRECT ANSWERS: A 
 
What portion of the ECG is best for diagnosis of myocardial ischemia or injury? 
 
A. QRS complex 
B. ST seg...
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Add to cartWhat structures aid in stabilizing each AV valve from protruding into the atria? 
 
A. Chordae Tendinae 
B. Myocardial tendons 
C. Fibrous strands 
D. Papillary Muscles CORRECT ANSWERS: A 
 
What portion of the ECG is best for diagnosis of myocardial ischemia or injury? 
 
A. QRS complex 
B. ST seg...
What is the minimum frequency used in breast ultrasound? CORRECT ANSWERS: 10 MHz 
 
Define axial resolution: CORRECT ANSWERS: The ability to visualize 2 targets as separate that lie parallel to the sound beam 
 
Define lateral resolution: CORRECT ANSWERS: The ability to visualize 2 targets as sep...
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Add to cartWhat is the minimum frequency used in breast ultrasound? CORRECT ANSWERS: 10 MHz 
 
Define axial resolution: CORRECT ANSWERS: The ability to visualize 2 targets as separate that lie parallel to the sound beam 
 
Define lateral resolution: CORRECT ANSWERS: The ability to visualize 2 targets as sep...
What is dynamic aperture? 
A.aperture that varies with transmit frequency 
B.aperture that decreases as a function of time 
C.aperture that increases with increasing focal length 
D.aperture that changes as a function of frame rate CORRECT ANSWERS: C 
 
to which acoustic variable is penetration dep...
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Add to cartWhat is dynamic aperture? 
A.aperture that varies with transmit frequency 
B.aperture that decreases as a function of time 
C.aperture that increases with increasing focal length 
D.aperture that changes as a function of frame rate CORRECT ANSWERS: C 
 
to which acoustic variable is penetration dep...
Ultrasound appearance of gastroesophageal junction? CORRECT ANSWERS: bulls eye sign 
 
irregular folds in stomach formed by mucosa and submucosal CORRECT ANSWERS: rugae 
 
the undistended wall should not exceed how many mm's CORRECT ANSWERS: 5 mm's 
 
what are the large sacculations of the colo...
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Add to cartUltrasound appearance of gastroesophageal junction? CORRECT ANSWERS: bulls eye sign 
 
irregular folds in stomach formed by mucosa and submucosal CORRECT ANSWERS: rugae 
 
the undistended wall should not exceed how many mm's CORRECT ANSWERS: 5 mm's 
 
what are the large sacculations of the colo...
ovulation occurs on day___ of cycle CORRECT ANSWERS: 14 
 
ovum released from ___ __ into ___ __ CORRECT ANSWERS: grafian follicle 
follopian tube 
 
fertilization occurs __-__ hours after __ CORRECT ANSWERS: 24-36 
ovulation 
 
fertilization occurs in the CORRECT ANSWERS: ampulla 
 
cell divisi...
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Add to cartovulation occurs on day___ of cycle CORRECT ANSWERS: 14 
 
ovum released from ___ __ into ___ __ CORRECT ANSWERS: grafian follicle 
follopian tube 
 
fertilization occurs __-__ hours after __ CORRECT ANSWERS: 24-36 
ovulation 
 
fertilization occurs in the CORRECT ANSWERS: ampulla 
 
cell divisi...
The horizontal axis, or x-axis CORRECT ANSWERS: Runs side to side 
 
The vertical axis, or y-axis CORRECT ANSWERS: Runs up and down 
 
Unrelated CORRECT ANSWERS: Two items that are not associated 
 
Related or Proportional CORRECT ANSWERS: Two items that are associated or affiliated 
However, t...
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Add to cartThe horizontal axis, or x-axis CORRECT ANSWERS: Runs side to side 
 
The vertical axis, or y-axis CORRECT ANSWERS: Runs up and down 
 
Unrelated CORRECT ANSWERS: Two items that are not associated 
 
Related or Proportional CORRECT ANSWERS: Two items that are associated or affiliated 
However, t...
heart occupies ___ of thorax CORRECT ANSWERS: 1/3 
 
thorax in ___and ___ views allows for visualization of ___ , ___, overall ___ and __ CORRECT ANSWERS: axial and coronal 
breathing, movement, overall size and shape 
 
lungs are ___ until birth CORRECT ANSWERS: deflated 
 
sonographically feta...
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Add to cartheart occupies ___ of thorax CORRECT ANSWERS: 1/3 
 
thorax in ___and ___ views allows for visualization of ___ , ___, overall ___ and __ CORRECT ANSWERS: axial and coronal 
breathing, movement, overall size and shape 
 
lungs are ___ until birth CORRECT ANSWERS: deflated 
 
sonographically feta...
What does the mechanical index indicate on an ultrasound system? CORRECT ANSWERS: The likelihood of cavitation during an ultrasound exam 
 
- Mechanical index is derived from the peak rare-factional pressure and the ultrasound frequency, parameters shown to be associated with onset of cavitation. 
...
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Add to cartWhat does the mechanical index indicate on an ultrasound system? CORRECT ANSWERS: The likelihood of cavitation during an ultrasound exam 
 
- Mechanical index is derived from the peak rare-factional pressure and the ultrasound frequency, parameters shown to be associated with onset of cavitation. 
...
Which of the following is defined as only the active time? CORRECT ANSWERS: Pulse duration 
 
The inertia of the medium describes its: CORRECT ANSWERS: Density 
 
Which of the following is determined by the sound source only? CORRECT ANSWERS: Frequency 
 
The prefix "centi" denotes: CORRECT AN...
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Add to cartWhich of the following is defined as only the active time? CORRECT ANSWERS: Pulse duration 
 
The inertia of the medium describes its: CORRECT ANSWERS: Density 
 
Which of the following is determined by the sound source only? CORRECT ANSWERS: Frequency 
 
The prefix "centi" denotes: CORRECT AN...
ovaries in a postmenopausal stop producing ___, ___, and significant amounts of ___ and will ___ and ___ disappear over subsequent years CORRECT ANSWERS: progesterone 
estradiol 
estrogen 
atrophy 
follicles 
 
in menopause menses becomes ____ and eventually ___ between age ___-___ CORRECT ANSWER...
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Add to cartovaries in a postmenopausal stop producing ___, ___, and significant amounts of ___ and will ___ and ___ disappear over subsequent years CORRECT ANSWERS: progesterone 
estradiol 
estrogen 
atrophy 
follicles 
 
in menopause menses becomes ____ and eventually ___ between age ___-___ CORRECT ANSWER...
Left lobe of the liver is divided into medial and lateral segments by what? CORRECT ANSWERS: Left hepatic vein 
 
Left lobe of the liver is separated from the caudate lobe by what? CORRECT ANSWERS: ligamentum venosum 
 
Right lobe of the liver is divided into anterior and posterior segments by wha...
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Add to cartLeft lobe of the liver is divided into medial and lateral segments by what? CORRECT ANSWERS: Left hepatic vein 
 
Left lobe of the liver is separated from the caudate lobe by what? CORRECT ANSWERS: ligamentum venosum 
 
Right lobe of the liver is divided into anterior and posterior segments by wha...
Transitional cell carcinoma is commonly 
found in all of the following locations except: 
A liver 
B renal pelvis 
C urinary bladder 
D ureter CORRECT ANSWERS: A liver. 
Transitional cell carcinoma is the most common type of bladder cancer 
 
A patient with cholecystitis most likely has an elevat...
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Add to cartTransitional cell carcinoma is commonly 
found in all of the following locations except: 
A liver 
B renal pelvis 
C urinary bladder 
D ureter CORRECT ANSWERS: A liver. 
Transitional cell carcinoma is the most common type of bladder cancer 
 
A patient with cholecystitis most likely has an elevat...
Which artifact is illustrated by this image? CORRECT ANSWERS: a) Shadowing 
b) Side Lobe 
c) Reverberation 
d) Mirroring 
 
What is increased if the pulse duration is decreased? CORRECT ANSWERS: a) Bandwidth 
b) Line Density 
c) Frame Rate 
d) Duty Factor 
 
What is the most appropriate action fo...
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b) Side Lobe 
c) Reverberation 
d) Mirroring 
 
What is increased if the pulse duration is decreased? CORRECT ANSWERS: a) Bandwidth 
b) Line Density 
c) Frame Rate 
d) Duty Factor 
 
What is the most appropriate action fo...
amniotic fluid is produced by CORRECT ANSWERS: fetal kidneys 
fetal tissue 
skin 
fetal membrane 
 
amniotic fluid is removed from fetus by CORRECT ANSWERS: GI tract ( to GU tract) 
lungs 
membrane 
cord 
 
functions of amniotic fluid are CORRECT ANSWERS: protective cushion 
equalization of...
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Add to cartamniotic fluid is produced by CORRECT ANSWERS: fetal kidneys 
fetal tissue 
skin 
fetal membrane 
 
amniotic fluid is removed from fetus by CORRECT ANSWERS: GI tract ( to GU tract) 
lungs 
membrane 
cord 
 
functions of amniotic fluid are CORRECT ANSWERS: protective cushion 
equalization of...
neurulation begins with forming of __ ___ then ___ __ and finally fusion and closure of ___ __ CORRECT ANSWERS: neural plate 
neural fold 
neural tube 
 
the neural tube closes from the ___ leaving ___ ___ ___ but should be completely closed by __ ___wks CORRECT ANSWERS: center 
both ends open ...
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Add to cartneurulation begins with forming of __ ___ then ___ __ and finally fusion and closure of ___ __ CORRECT ANSWERS: neural plate 
neural fold 
neural tube 
 
the neural tube closes from the ___ leaving ___ ___ ___ but should be completely closed by __ ___wks CORRECT ANSWERS: center 
both ends open ...
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