Abdominal And Small Parts Sonography Quiz!

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1.

In what direction does the term caudal refer?
- A.
  
  Towards the front or anterior
- B.
  
  Reduced angle or bent joint
- C.
  
  Away from the attachment
- D.
  
  Away from the head
2.

What term means on the opposite side of the body?
- A.
  
  Contralateral
- B.
  
  Transverse
- C.
  
  Oblique
- D.
  
  Ipsilateral
3.

Which term means towards the midline of the body or toward the median plane?
- A.
  
  Lateral
- B.
  
  Anterior
- C.
  
  Proximal
- D.
  
  Medial
4.

Which term describes the application of sound to an object?
- A.
  
  Isotropic
- B.
  
  Irradiation
- C.
  
  Insonation
- D.
  
  Intensity modulation
5.

Which plane divides the body into right and left sections?
- A.
  
  Sagittal
- B.
  
  Oblique
- C.
  
  Coronal
- D.
  
  Transverse
6.

The term sonolucent is a misnomer when it is used to describe which echogenicity?
- A.
  
  Isoechoic
- B.
  
  Hypoechoic
- C.
  
  Anechoic
- D.
  
  Heterogeneous
7.

What reference plane divides the body into right and left halves?
- A.
  
  Transverse
- B.
  
  Coronal
- C.
  
  Horizontal
- D.
  
  Sagittal
8.

Which plane is perpendicular to both the sagittal and transverse planes?
- A.
  
  Longitudinal
- B.
  
  Median
- C.
  
  Oblique
- D.
  
  Coronal
9.

What term describes layers of flat fibrous sheets composed of strong connective tissue?
- A.
  
  Fascia
- B.
  
  Aponeurosis
- C.
  
  Cartilage fibers
- D.
  
  Deep membranous layer
10.

Which bilaterally paired flat muscles are the innermost of the anterolateral abdominal wall muscles?
- A.
  
  Rectus abdominis
- B.
  
  Internal oblique
- C.
  
  Pyramidalis
- D.
  
  Transversus abdominis
11.

Which of the diaphragmatic crura is longer and larger?
- A.
  
  Right crus
- B.
  
  Left crus
- C.
  
  Aperture crus
- D.
  
  Medial crus
12.

In addition to a falling hematocrit, what is another clinical indication of a hematoma?
- A.
  
  Lymphoma
- B.
  
  Leukocytosis
- C.
  
  Ecchymosis
- D.
  
  Elevated enzymes
13.

Which of the following is one of the three parts of an abdominal wall hernia?
- A.
  
  Content
- B.
  
  Paraherniated cords
- C.
  
  Location
- D.
  
  Substance
14.

What is the most common location for a hernia?
- A.
  
  Quadratus lumborum
- B.
  
  Diaphragm
- C.
  
  Rectus abdominis
- D.
  
  Inguinal
15.

Which type of tumor can grow for a long time without evidence of clinical symptoms?
- A.
  
  Neuroma
- B.
  
  Sarcoma
- C.
  
  Endometrioma
- D.
  
  Lipoma
16.

What condition presents with anechoic areas demonstrated on one or both sides of the chest superior to the diaphragm?
- A.
  
  Pleural effusion
- B.
  
  Eventration
- C.
  
  Paralysis
- D.
  
  Inversion
17.

How can the sonographer obtain better near field images of the abdominal wall?
- A.
  
  Increase the Near field gain
- B.
  
  Used transducer pressure
- C.
  
  Scan with a stand off device
- D.
  
  Select a lower frequency transducer
18.

Which peritoneal layer lines the walls of the abdominopelvic cavity?
- A.
  
  Omental
- B.
  
  Visceral
- C.
  
  Parietal
- D.
  
  Ligamentous
19.

What method would the sonographer incorporate to determine if the fluid is complex, loculated, or freely moveable?
- A.
  
  Use multiple angles of incidence
- B.
  
  Use a lower frequency transducer
- C.
  
  Decrease gain settings
- D.
  
  Increase overall power
20.

Where does freely mobile fluid primarily drain?
- A.
  
  Lesser sac
- B.
  
  Dependent body side
- C.
  
  Subphrenic spaces
- D.
  
  Hepatorenal space
21.

Which ascites are characterized by a high concentration of protein, cells, or solid material derived from cells?
- A.
  
  Hydremic
- B.
  
  Chylous
- C.
  
  Exudative
- D.
  
  Transudative
22.

What space separates the pancreas from the stomach?
- A.
  
  Hepatorenal
- B.
  
  Gastrorenal
- C.
  
  Lesser compartment
- D.
  
  Lesser sac ( omental bursa)
23.

Sonographically, what may be observed when excessive and abnormal amounts of fluid are present in the peritoneal cavity?
- A.
  
  To and from motion with respiration
- B.
  
  Abdominal atrophy
- C.
  
  Increased attenuation
- D.
  
  Entrapped bowel loops
24.

What term describes a large fluid collection observed when scanning the abdomen of a patient with the cardiac disease?
- A.
  
  Ascites
- B.
  
  Empyema
- C.
  
  Abscess
- D.
  
  Flatus
25.

What extrahepatic anechoic collection of bile is located within the peritoneal cavity?
- A.
  
  Lymphocele
- B.
  
  Seroma
- C.
  
  Biloma
- D.
  
  Hematoma