Kidney ultrasound imaging Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which of the following structures is NOT retroperitoneal in location? spleen kidney pancreas aorta psoas muscle correct answers spleen You are performing an abdominal sonogram and detect a striated, hypoechoic structure immediately posteriour to the right kidney. A similar structure is seen posteriour to the left kidney. What are you imaging? correct answers quadratus lumborum muscle The kidneys lie in what retroperitoneal space? correct answers perirenal space During sonographic...

protocol determines the images needed to ensure a diagnosis can be made or verify that an organ is normal ACOG American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology accreditation organizations evaluate the ultrasound practice for the quality of their studies, reports, & policies AIUM American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine SRU Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound ACR American College of Radiology SPR Society of Pediatric Radiologists SMFM Society for Mate...

The initial radiographic evaluation of a trauma patient begins with supine Anterior- Posterior (AP) chest and pelvis radiographs taken in the trauma bay usually with a(n) ____________ . -answer- Portable X-ray Machine T/F: Computed Tomography scanning has been largely replaced by cervical spine radiographic evaluation (CSRE) and should only be performed when CSRE is unavailable. -answer- False What is the lowest level of care equipped with a Computed Tomography scanner? -answer- Role 3 and...

_________ describes sound frequencies beyond (ultra-) the range of normal human hearing (i.e., 20 hertz [Hz] and 20 kilohertz [kHz]). ֎ -:- Ultrasound Ultrasound refers to sound __________ greater than 20 kHz. ֎ -:- frequency Used in applications such as automatic door openers and to _________________________in metals ֎ -:- detect flaws Common use of ultrasound is __________, which can locate objects under water as well as determine the distance. ֎ -:- sonar Ultrasound has medi...

NCCAOM Biomed 1 Exam Questions Complete Solutions New Update Barium Enema - Answer -Obstructions, ulcers, *polyps, diverticulosis*, tumor, peristalsis, *motility of colon or rectum*.....*COLON CANCER*, *ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, DX blood in stools, diarrhea, constipation* Barium Swallow - Answer -Obstructions, *ulcers, polyps, GERD, diverticulosis*, tumor, *motility of esophagus, stomach, duodenum, small intestine*....narrowing or irritation of esophagus, *hiatal hernia* CT ...

Kidney Agenesis/Atresia correct answers Renal agenesis is the absence of one or both kidneys. It can be unilateral (one kidney absent) or bilateral (both kidneys absent); There is no treatment for this condition. Kidney Hypoplasia correct answers abnormally small kidneys with normal morphology and reduced nephron number, is a common cause of pediatric renal failure and adult-onset disease. There is no treatment for this condition. Renal Abscess correct answers A renal abscess is one that ...

344. Which of the following structures is not retroperitoneal in location? a. spleen b. kidney c. pancreas d. aorta e. psoas muscles correct answers a. spleen 345. You are performing an abdominal sonogram and detect a striated, hypoechoic structure immediately posterior to the right kidney. A similar structure is seen posterior to the left kidney. What are you imaging? a. psoas muscle b. quadratus lumborum muscles c. adrenal gland d. diaphragmatic crura e. Gerota's fascia correct a...

Blood tests creatinine - protein and muscle breakdown - kidney function Blood urea nitrogen - protein metabolism in liver - kidneys filter Uric acid - breakdown product with nitrogenous metabolism Bicarbonate Electrolytes Imaging studies bedside sonography X-ray - for HUB (kidney ureter bladder) IV urography/pyelography - inject dye to watch flow of urine Renal ultrasound CT - contrast needs IV, if abdominal CT NPO) MRI - reveal soft contrast around tissues like the kidneys Cystograms - inject ...

ARDMS Abdomen MOCK exam| 251 | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+ Progression of which of the following abnormalities flattens the portal veins? Biliary obstruction The wall thickness in a normal fasting gallbladder should not exceed 3 mm This color Doppler sonogram is most likely demonstrating which of the following abnormalities? Pseudoaneurysm This color Doppler image demonstrates turbulent swirling blood flow within a fluid collection, classic sonographic findings of a ...

ARDMS Abdomen Davies Exam 214 Questions with Verified Answers You are scanning a patient with a known mass in the left medial segment of the liver. What anatomic landmark can you use to identify the left medial segment separate from the right anterior segment of the liver? - CORRECT ANSWER Middle Hepatic Vein Which organ is the largest visceral organ in the body ? - CORRECT ANSWER Liver Where is the major portion of the liver, the right lobe located? - CORRECT ANSWER in the right upper ...