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Understanding Healthcare Exam & Book Questions Part 4
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1
which of the following is not true of why it's important to identify your personality type?
personality testing helps recognize your inclination in routine situations
once you're aware of your talents you can take advantage of your abilities
you can align yourself w/ those who are your equivalent intellect/emotion
many companies use a form of personality testing as part of the interview
2
how many CME credits does the ARDMS require sonographers to obtain in his/her triennium?
30
25
15
45
3
which of the following wouldn't be a sonographic descriptive term included on a sonographers report?
hypoechoic
complex
hyperechoic
malignant
4
interpreting physicians expect you to know all of the following except:
the course of treatment for the patient
the symptoms of the patient
age of the patient
the abnormal sonographic findings seen during the examination
5
which of the following isn't true of a competent person?
accepts constructive criticism
is insecure about his/her abilities
values honest opinions of others
stays current with the standards of care
6
which of the following is a first-rate standard in sonography?
play the rules when you are being watched
perform well only when others are watching
practice in a way that you would be proud to have others see you
work hard and play harder
7
which of the following would appear as the brightest echogenicity on the screen during B-mode or grayscale imaging?
hyperechoic
hypoechoic
echoechoic
anechoic
8
who studied bats & is referred to as the "father of ultrasound"?
Doppler
Boethius
Spallanzani
Boyle
9
a tumor in the liver that appears solid & dark than the surrounding normal liver would be:
echogenic
hyperechoic
complex
hypoechoic
10
which of the following technologies reduces artifacts & creates a crisper image?
harmonics
elastography
brachytherapy
high-intensity focused ultrasound
11
which of the following is used to destroy tissue?
contrast-enhanced ultrasound
hybrid therapy imaging
chemoultrasound imaging
high-intensity focused ultrasound
12
which of the following is true of someone with high EI?
they're intellectually superior
they are intellectually inferior
they are self absorbed
they know how to manage their emotions
13
which of the following would be an effective contrast medium in sonography?
iodine
gel
saline
barium
14
which of the following is true of followership?
a leader can't lead without honesty from the follower
a leader can't lead without the threat of chastisement
a leader can't lead without fear of the follower
followers must fear the leader
15
emotional intelligence:
increases one's ability to cope w/ stress & manage emotions
includes self-awareness & self-actualization
has been shown to decrease with age
increases one's capacity to work while avoiding emotions
16
which of the following is required for sonographers to maintain certification once they have passed registries?
classic medical training
continuing medical education
continual medical training
continuing knowledge tasks
17
which of the following is the first step of sonographic reasoning?
gathering sonographic findings
establishing clinical correlation
performing investigative imaging
gathering clinical history
18
what's the best way to increase confidence in your scanning ability?
by watching others
by watching videos
by scanning
by reading books
19
which of the following wouldn't be included in triple imaging?
A-mode
color doppler
B-mode
spectral doppler
20
to improve hand-eye coordination, one could:
watch sonographers scan
take good notes
play a sport
read a book
21
which of the following isn't typically a necessary step to take before an interview for a staff sonographer position?
obtain a professional photo & create a business card
have a list of questions for the interviewer
get adequate sleep
make copies of references
22
self-motivation:
is always the same for everybody
is strengthened by good looks & luck
is the characteristic that most influences a person's behavior
is higher in women than men
23
which of the following wouldn't be a required strength of a sonographer?
act in a professional manner
demonstrate communication skills
perform appropriate procedures
record an acceptable diagnosis
24
those who are critical thinks strive to make decisions based on:
speculations
assumption
inferences
choices
25
which of the following is not true of compassion fatigue?
can cause job dissatisfaction
sonographers can suffer from it
it results from providing too much respect & courtesty
decreases empathetic feelings
26
who recognized that sound travels in waves?
Galileo
Doppler
Boethius
BoyleDoppler
27
a rib would produce:
complexity
shadowing
heterogeneity
acoustic enhancement
28
which clinical history question would help one recognize if the patient is having an acute/chronic issue?
have you had a sonogram before?
how long have you had these symptoms?
what other tests have you had done for this issue?
why did your doctor order this exam?
29
which of the following is the organization that grants accreditation for sonography programs?
JRC-DMS
CAAHEP
ARDMS
CCI
30
What did George Ludwig find in the abdomen using the pulse-echo technique?
ectopic pregnancy
gallstone
liver tumor
fecalith
31
which of the following is not true of personality typewatching?
identifying your personality type can help you correct weaknesses
identifying your personality type can help you use your strengths in sono
identifying your personality type helps you improve interactions w/ pts
identifying your personality type assist you in understanding view of other
32
which of the following would be used to diagnose live lacerations in the ER?
focused assessment with sonography for trauma
therapeutic ultrasound
intravascular ultrasound
liver elastography
33
who is involved in academic accreditation of sonography programs?
SDMS
JRC-DMS
ARRT
ARDMS
34
on a sonogram, simple fluid within the abdomen would appear:
echogenic
anechoic
hyperechoic
complex
35
which of the following isn't typically required for routine deep imaging of the abdomen/chest/pelvis?
coupling gel
transducer
ultrasound monitor
stand-off device
36
which of the following would be the best way to acquire more scan time in the clinical setting?
regularly ask if you can scan
focus more on observation
wait to be told to scan
occasionally check your phone during exams
37
which of the following would be the best choice to use if demonstrating slow flow if needed?
color doppler
C-mode
Power doppler
B-mode
38
what way can you demonstrate respect while providing patient care?
accept patient gifts when offered
don't touch the patient
pay attention when the patient is talking
don't talk to the patient until the patient talks to yuo
39
what is the speed of sound in soft tissue?
1240 m/s
1.54 mm/μs
1550 m/s
1540 mm/μs
40
who stated "there is geometry in the hummings of the strings, there is music in the spacing of the spheres"?
Aristotle
Spallanzani
Pythagoras
Mersenne
41
what is the reason for creating clinical hypotheses before you perform the sonogram?
to enhance investigative imaging
to increase your scanning speed
to decrease your scanning speed
to create a final diagnosis
42
who used a manipulated sonar device to image the heart?
Doppler
Feigenbaum
Hertz
Keidel
43
which of the following would be wise to do before applying for a job?
all of the above
create an effective resume
evaluate your online social media for unprofessional material
obtain a few professional referenes
44
which of the following is the technique that's used to administer radioactive material close to/within cancerous tissue?
compound biopsy scanning
sonohysterography
ultrasound elastography
brachytherapy
45
which of the following would be considered a weakness of a pedoff probe?
it doesn't use CW technology
it produces a 2D image with poor resolution
depth can't be selected for analyzing a specific vessel
a spectral waveform is not used
46
which of the following is the final step of sonographic reasoning?
establishing clinical correlation
gathering clinical history
gathering sonographic findings
performing investigative imaging
47
what is not a common shared personality trait?
hard-working
sensitive
sociable
intellectual
48
who's referred to as the "father of acoustics"?
Mersenne
Pythagoras
da Vinci
Galileo
49
which of the following isn't one of the basic tasks when pursuing a job?
evaluate yourself
create a draft of your resume
identify your achievements
apply for the job before constructing your resume
50
a tumor in the liver that appears brighter than the surrounding normal liver would be:
complex
anechoic
hyperechoic
hypoechoic
51
which of the following would be used for viewing inside a solid organ?
transabdominal ultrasound
endo-organ sonography
grayscale brachytherapy
endoscopic ultrasound
52
people who have a well-defined identity
have a scholarly appeaance
live isolated lives & establish short-term goals only
have nominal emotional intelligence
know what they believe in and value
53
which of the following is a clinical finding?
dilated common bile duct
pericholecystic fluid
gallbladder hydrops
abdominal pain
54
which of the following defines motivation?
to achieve for the sake of achieving
thorough understanding of one's emotions/strengths/weaknesses/needs ect
to try hard occasionally
to have an ongoing conversation w/ ourselves that frees our emotions
55
which of the following uses microbubbles to enhance the visualization of structures or organs?
automated analysis ultrasound
sonohysterography
exablate therapy
contrast-enhanced ultrasound
56
cirrhosis is often a _________ of alcoholism.
indication
warning
prescription
sequela
57
what can manifest quickly if one is unaware of how to properly perform sonographic reasoning?
clinical correlation ambiguity
clinical uncertainty
loss of skills
clinical incompetence
58
what type of leadership helps the follower grow, reach autonomy & produce to their full potential?
transformational
360 feedback
servant
transactional
59
ethics at work is:
doing the right thing if it is appropriate
knowing the right thing to do
knowing the right thing do to and doing it
something we should avoid
60
which of the following is true:
a leader can't be a manager
a leader is always an effective manager
a manager can be an effective leader
a manager is always an effective leader
61
who used the hydrophone to detect submarines?
Langevin
Sokolov
Doppler
Firestone
62
which is a multidisciplinary membership org that includes all areas of sonographic practice?
ARRT
ARDMS
AIUM
ASE
63
which of the following provides the RT(S) credential for sonographers?
ARRT
ARDMS
SDMS
CCI
64
an effective follower must:
never fix an issue without being told to first
always agree with the leader's decisions
never trust the leader's intentions
always use initiative to make individual decisons
65
burnout leads to all of the following feelings except:
improved job performance
despondency
reduced professional achievement
emotional exhaustion
66
which of the following would be least likely to annoy a sonographer?
stocking supplies without being asked to do so
arguing with them over grades clinical competencies
telling them that they missed pathology
talking to them about your personal life wile their scanning
67
an example of kinesthetic learning is:
observation
reading
scanning
writing
68
which of the following doesn't use diagnostic medical sonography imaging in its application?
fusion imaging
therapeutic ultrasound
elastography
contrast-enhanced ultrasound
69
which of the following would appear as the darkest echogenicity on the screen during B-mode or grayscale imaging?
echoechoic
anechoic
hypoechoic
hyperechoic
70
which of the following modes was the earlies method of displaying the returning echo for medical use?
B-mode
com-mode
doppler
A-mode
71
who used an instrument that used ultrasound to detect flaws in metals?
Boyle
Richardson
Firestone
Langevin
72
which of the following is not a true statement?
there is only one physics exam offered by the ARDMS
the SPI exam currently costs $200
one can attempt a specialty exam before graduation from accredited program
one can attempt the SPI exam only after graduation from accredited program
73
which of the following isn't true concerning your reputation as a student?
your rep is established early in your interactions w/ others
your rep will always be positively affected by personal online social media
your rep is how others view your
your rep is established by your personal values & character traits
74
which of the following is a piezoelectric element that is commonly used in ultrasound transducers?
sodium bicarbonate
iron titanate
lead zirconate titanate
titanium carbonate
75
taking call is:
part of the job for all sonographers
worth the money for all sonographers
an extra stress for some sonographers
a relaxing part of the sonography profession
76
which of the following would you not be able to do before a sonographic exam?
examine the requisition
establish clinical correlation
scrutinize laboratory findings
inspect the report of previous studies
77
what theory is used in radar detectors & burglar alarms, as well as in diagnostic sonography?
acoustic enhancement
B-mode
doppler principle
piezoelectric wicking
