Sonography Canada Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
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Sonography
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Sonography
A Sonographer with Sonography Canada Generalist and Vascular certification is performing an abdominal ultrasound in the ICU. The referring physician asks the Sonographer to investigate the heart for left ventricular hypertrophy. How should the Sonographer proceed?
A. Angle the transducer towards...
Sonography Canada Exam Questions
With Complete Solutions
A Sonographer with Sonography Canada Generalist and Vascular certification is performing an abdominal ultrasound in the ICU. The referring physician asks the Sonographer to investigate the heart for left ventricular hypertrophy. How should the Sonographer proceed?
A. Angle the transducer towards the heart, and tell the physician the heart looks fine
B. Explain to the referring physician that they are not credentialed in cardiac sonography but that they will "take a look" and make an educated guess
C. Angle the transducer towards the heart, compare the size of the right and left ventricles and record their findings on their technical impression
D. Explain tot he referring physician that they are not credentialed in cardiac sonography and suggest they contact the Echocardiography department correct answer: D.
What is the cause of the indicated artifact?
A. Reverberation
B. Refraction of sound C. Increased absorption D. Perpendicular angle of incidence correct answer: Refraction of sound Which one of the following scenarios would cause a Sonographer to be in violation of the Sonography Canada Code of Ethics?
A. obtaining the required CME credits
B. Ensuring the patient is adequately covered during an endovaginal examination C. Discussing their personal beliefs with a patient considering termination of a pregnancy
D. Stopping an exam because the patient indicates they no longer wish to have the ultrasound correct answer: C
What is the Nyquist limit for a pulse repetition frequency of 10,000 Hz?
A. 4,000 Hz
B. 5,000 Hz
C. 6,000 Hz
D. 7,000 Hz correct answer: B
Which of the following is NOT an example of a Sonographer applying universal precautions?
A. Gloves should be removed and discarded between patients
B. Needles and sharps should be promptly disposed of in the garbage
C. Protective equipment should be worn if exposure to bodily fluids is anticipated D. Hand washing should be completed before and after each interaction with patients correct answer: B
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