Physics of Artifacts
Physics of Artifacts Karim Fikry Jacob Clark 1. Which statement below is true regarding side-lobe artifacts? A. This artifact is created after ultrasound echoes return from highly reflective objects located…
Knobology, Probe Positioning, and Concepts of Image Acquisition
Knobology, Probe Positioning, and Concepts of Image Acquisition Aarti Sarwal 1. You are asked to evaluate the movement of the diaphragm with respiration to assess a patient suspected to be…
Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE) and Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) Views: TTE Versus TEE
Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE) and Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) Views: TTE Versus TEE Suresh “Mitu” Agarwal Christopher Collins Meredith L. Whitacre Justin G. Vaughan William S. Lao 1. A 72-year-old female status…
Three-Dimensional Echocardiography
Three-Dimensional Echocardiography Martin Ingi Sigurdsson 1. In which of the following patients might a full volume assessment of the left ventricle ejection fraction (LVEF) via gated acquisition be difficult? A….
Optimizing Probe Position and Knobology For Image Acquisition
Optimizing Probe Position and Knobology For Image Acquisition Lydia Chang 1. Which of the following best describes the tilt motion used to optimize image acquisition? A. The transducer remains in…
Doppler Effect and Principles
Doppler Effect and Principles Jan Kasal Chakradhar Venkata 1. Please select the parameters that best match Figure 7.1. Figure 7.1 A. 1—pulse duration, 2—period, 3—pulse repetition period (PRP), 4—amplitude B….
Patient and Ultrasound Machine Positioning, Probe Selection and Orientation, Proper Ultrasound Care
Patient and Ultrasound Machine Positioning, Probe Selection and Orientation, Proper Ultrasound Care Aarti Sarwal 1. A 45-year-old man is undergoing fluid resuscitation and vasopressor administration for suspected septic shock. He…
Physics of Ultrasound Bioeffects
Physics of Ultrasound Bioeffects William P. Mulvoy III 1. A higher mechanical index (MI) increases the likelihood that cavitation will occur. A higher MI is most likely to occur in…
Longitudinal, Lateral, and Temporal Resolution
Longitudinal, Lateral, and Temporal Resolution Michael J. Lanspa 1. Which of the following changes will improve the axial (longitudinal) resolution of an ultrasound image? A. Decrease the image sector depth…
Ultrasound Modes
Ultrasound Modes Christopher R. Tainter Michael Self Cameron Smyres 1. Which of the following ultrasound modes is used to create Figure 5.1? Figure 5.1 A. B-mode B. Color Doppler C….
