Ob/GYN- Transvaginal Ultrasound
- 1.
TV ultrasound can provide excellent images of ____________ anatomy or ______________ structures that fall within the transducer's field of view.
Correct Answer(s)
pelvic, gestational - 2.
TV transducer frequencies range from _____(#)-_____(#) MHz and are ____________ than those used for TA scanning.
Correct Answer(s)
7.5, 9, higher - 3.
TVS is also utilized during medical procedures, choose which ones it's used for.
- A.
Hysterosonogram
- B.
Breast biopsy
- C.
Drainage of pelvic contents
Correct Answer(s)
A. Hysterosonogram
C. Drainage of pelvic contents -
- 4.
The use of a higher frequency transducer results in ______________ resolution.
- A.
Lesser quality
- B.
Better
- C.
Blurry
Correct Answer
B. Better -
- 5.
TVS is good for patients who are unable to _______________ ____________ _____________.
Correct Answer
fill their bladder - 6.
TVS is a ______________ option for obese patients.
- A.
Worse
- B.
Better
- C.
There is no difference
Correct Answer
B. Better -
- 7.
TVS is good for the evaluation of a _______________ uterus.
Correct Answer
retroverted - 8.
With TVS, there is a better distinction between...
- A.
Adenexal masses and bowel loops
- B.
Uterus and bladder
- C.
Gestational sac and ovaries
Correct Answer
A. Adenexal masses and bowel loops -
- 9.
With TVS, there is greater detail of internal characteristics of a _____________ ____________
Correct Answer
pelvic mass - 10.
One limitation of TVS is that there is a relatively _____________ field of view.
- A.
Large- there are too many things to see at once
- B.
Small- the transducer is confined to the vaginal space which restricts lateral movement and A/P angulation of transducer
- C.
Dark- hard to identify structures
Correct Answer
B. Small- the transducer is confined to the vaginal space which restricts lateral movement and A/P angulation of transducer -
- 11.
TVS is NOT performed on ____________
Correct Answer
virgins - 12.
TVS is not advised in the presence of _________________ _________________ _________ __________________(PROM)
Correct Answer
premature rupture of membranes - 13.
Check any indications for TVS
- A.
Uncertain TA findings
- B.
Headaches
- C.
Better characterization of a lesion
- D.
Chest pain
- E.
Strong family history of ovarian cancer
- F.
Suspected endometrial disorders
- G.
Assessment of retroverted or retroflexed uterus
- H.
Numbing of the fingers
- I.
Early detection of IUP
- J.
R/O ectopic pregnancy
- K.
Diagnosis of placenta previa
- L.
Infertility treatment- monitoring follicular growth
Correct Answer(s)
A. Uncertain TA findings
C. Better characterization of a lesion
E. Strong family history of ovarian cancer
F. Suspected endometrial disorders
G. Assessment of retroverted or retroflexed uterus
I. Early detection of IUP
J. R/O ectopic pregnancy
K. Diagnosis of placenta previa
L. Infertility treatment- monitoring follicular growth -
- 14.
___________ ___________ is when the placenta is covering the cervix
Correct Answer(s)
placenta previa - 15.
A chaperone should be present when who performs the exam?
Correct Answer(s)
male
physician - 16.
It is important to ask if the patient has what kind of allergy?
Correct Answer(s)
latex - 17.
It is always a good idea to look at what previous exam to get orientation to check for adnexal masses?
Correct Answer(s)
Transabdominal
TA - 18.
For a TV exam, the patient should be positioned..
- A.
In lithotomy position (on their back with hips elevated)
- B.
On their stomach
- C.
Right lateral decubitus
Correct Answer
A. In lithotomy position (on their back with hips elevated) -
- 19.
In the sagittal scanning plane, a TV exam will appear on the screen...
- A.
With the INFERIOR at the top of the screen, SUPERIOR at the bottom, ANTERIOR at the left, and POSTERIOR at the right
- B.
With the ANTERIOR at the top, POSTERIOR at the bottom, LEFT on the left and RIGHT on the right
- C.
With the INFERIOR at the top of the screen, SUPERIOR at the bottom, PATIENT'S RIGHT at the left, and PATIENT'S LEFT at the right
Correct Answer
A. With the INFERIOR at the top of the screen, SUPERIOR at the bottom, ANTERIOR at the left, and POSTERIOR at the right -
- 20.
In the transverse scanning plane, a TV exam will appear on the screen...
- A.
With the POSTERIOR at the top of the screen, the ANTERIOR at the bottom of the screen, the PATIENT'S RIGHT at the left and the PATIENT'S LEFT at the right
- B.
INFERIOR at the top, SUPERIOR at the bottom, the PATIENT'S RIGHT at the left, and the PATIENT'S LEFT at the right.
- C.
ANTERIOR at the top, POSTERIOR at the bottom, SUPERIOR at the left and INFERIOR at the right
Correct Answer
B. INFERIOR at the top, SUPERIOR at the bottom, the PATIENT'S RIGHT at the left, and the PATIENT'S LEFT at the right. -
- 21.
The Antero-posterior angulation of the transducer allows visualization of the..
Correct Answer
uterus - 22.
________________ angulation of the transducer allows visualization of the ovaries, pelvic vasculature, and adnexal region.
Correct Answer
Lateral - 23.
Depth of penetration (withdrawing the probe) permits visualization of the...
Correct Answer
cervix - 24.
____(#) degree ______________________ (counter-clockwise or clockwise) rotation of the transducer is the transverse plane.
Correct Answer
90, counter-clockwise
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