Final Exam Key Terms

Question 1

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Answer 1

An organization that offers national
certification exams for all sonography specialties

Question 2

Coupling gel

Answer 2

A medium placed on the skin to allow ultrasound waves to enter the body, also called
ultrasound gel

Question 3

Gold Standard

Answer 3

The leading tool to diagnose certain diseases, like mammography is the gold
standard for breast imaging and sonography is the gold standard for gallbladder disease.

Question 4

Indication-

Answer 4

a basis for an examination; basically, a valid reason to perform certain tests.

Question 5

Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist-

Answer 5

A physician who has a specialized training that focuses on the
medical and surgical management of high-risk pregnancies.

Question 6

Megahertz

Answer 6

1 million hertz

Question 7

Mnemonics

Answer 7

Memorization techniques, an acronym is a mnemonic.

Question 8

Protocol

Answer 8

an inclusive order of necessary images acquired during a sonographic examination.

Question 9

Sonography phantoms

Answer 9

Stimulation objects created from tissue like the human body that can be
used to practice sonographic examination.

Question 10

Anechoic

Answer 10

Without echoes

Question 11

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)-

Answer 11

The national
accreditation granting body for sonography education.

Question 12

Complex

Answer 12

a structure that has both fluid-filled and solid components

Question 13

Continuing Medical Education

Answer 13

education required to maintain certification or licensure in a
healthcare profession.

Question 14

Taking Call

Answer 14

the process by which a sonographer is paid a small amount of money to be on a
standby via telephone for emergency cases after regular department hours, including nights and
weekends.

Question 15

Adnexa

Answer 15

bilateral regions within the female pelvis adjacent to the uterus that contain the ovaries,
fallopian tubes, and other structures

Question 16

Congenital Anomalies-

Answer 16

an anomaly (defect) with which someone is born

Question 17

Contralateral

Answer 17

The opposite side of the body.

Question 18

Cyanosis

Answer 18

The bluish discoloration of the skin because of decreased oxygen

Question 19

Echocardiographer

Answer 19

one who uses ultrasound to create images of the heart and surrounding structures; also referred to as a cardiac sonographer

Question 20

Left lateral decubitus

Answer 20

A patient positioning technique used in ultrasound. Patient lies on their left
side.

Question 21

Real-Time Imaging-

Answer 21

Noninvasive technique that uses sound waves to create live images of the
body’s internal organs and tissues

Question 22

Entertainment Ultrasound-

Answer 22

Nondiagnostic sonography performed to provide video amusement for
the obstetric patient, family and friends

Question 23

Medical Ethics-

Answer 23

The application of our moral principles in interactions with others in the medical
profession including coworkers, patients and the community

Question 24

Immobilization Device-

Answer 24

any device used to restrain a patient; requires a physician’s order

Question 25

Implied Consent-

Answer 25

consent offered when a patient demonstrates the acceptance of a procedure simply by nonverbal actions

Question 26

Professional liability Insurance-

Answer 26

individual insurance purchased by a sonographer to guard against malpractice claims when employer coverage is ambiguous and to protect against personal loss

Question 27

Scope of Practice-

Answer 27

defines the role of a professional in the practice of their occupation

Question 28

Dyspnea

Answer 28

Difficult breathing

Question 29

Foley catheter

Answer 29

A urinary catheter that drains urine using a tube and is held in place by a balloon that is inflated inside of the urinary bladder.

Question 30

Motion mode-

Answer 30

Mode used to display motion of the reflectors.

Question 31

Airborne precautions-

Answer 31

Transmission methos of either airborne droplet nuclei or particles small enough to be inhaled that contain infectious agents that remain infective over time and distance.

Question 32

Contact precautions-

Answer 32

Measures used to block the spread of pathogens by either direct or indirect contact

Question 33

Droplet precautions-

Answer 33

Precautions that block the spread of pathogens within moist droplets larger than 5 um

Question 34

Hepatomegaly

Answer 34

Enlargement of the liver.

Question 35

Amniocentesis-

Answer 35

a surgical procedure in which amniotic fluid is extracted for genetic testing or removed when there is an accumulation of excessive amniotic fluid

Question 36

Ascites

Answer 36

a collection of abdominal fluid within the peritoneal cavity

Question 37

Paracentesis

Answer 37

an invasive procedure that uses a needle to drain abdominal fluid for either diagnostic or therapeutic reasons

Question 38

Pleural Effusion

Answer 38

the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space

Question 39

Sterile Field

Answer 39

a special area that is free of microorganisms

Question 40

Surgical asepsis-

Answer 40

The complete removal of microorganisms and their spores from the surface of an object

Question 41

Thoracentesis

Answer 41

an invasive procedure that uses a needle to drain fluid from the pleural cavity for either diagnostic or therapeutic reasons