Sonography Canada (Generalist) - EXAM COVERAGE
1 ACTUAL EXAM LATEST THIS
YEAR Sonography Canada - Generalist (National
Entry‑to‑Practice) Actual Exam (Latest Format)
Core / Integrated Content (Fundamental Skills)
Ultrasound physics & instrumentation (sound
wave behavior, frequency, resolution)
Image optimization and artifacts (gain, depth,
focal zones)
Equipment operation & safety
Patient care, positioning, and clinical protocols
Professionalism, infection control, and
workplace safety
Abdomen & Superficial Structures
Abdominal organ anatomy & sonographic
appearance (liver, gallbladder, pancreas,
spleen)
Pathology recognition (stones, masses, ductal
dilation)
Superficial structures (thyroid, scrotum, breast)
Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN)
Fetal biometry and growth assessment
Normal and abnormal gestational findings
Pelvic anatomy and gynecologic pathology
Peripheral Venous Sonography (General
Vascular)
Venous anatomy and physiology
, Venous insufficiency and DVT detection basics
Clinical Interpretation & Critical Thinking
Differential diagnosis and sonographic pattern
recognition
Decision making based on protocols and
diagnostic findings
Test Structure (NCP 6.1 Blueprint)
240 multiple‑choice questions total
Includes Core content + Generalist specialty
areas
In case of renal sinus lipomatosis, A: irregular renal contour
sonographic findings may include
all of the following EXCEPT:
a) Renal atrophy
b) Hyperechoic renal sinus
c) Ireegular renal contour
d) Hyperechoic renal cortex
e) Decreased cortical thickness
,The most common complication A: Pseudocyst
associated with acute pancreatitis
is a(n):
a) Abscess
b) Phlegmon
c) Insulinoma
d) Pseudocyst
e) Bowel obstruction
The most common complication A: Pseudocyst
associated with acute pancreatitis
is a(n):
a) Abscess
b) Phlegmon
c) Insulinoma
d) Pseudocyst
e) Bowel obstruction
, A female patient complaining of A: Pancreatitis
right lower quadrant pain and
vomiting present to the emergency
department. Her last menstrual
period was two weeks earlier. A
pelvic ultrasound might be
ordered to rule out all of the
following EXCEPT:
a) Appendicitis
b) Pancreatitis
c) Ovarian torsion
d) Hemorrhagic cyst
e) Tubo-ovarian abscess
1 ACTUAL EXAM LATEST THIS
YEAR Sonography Canada - Generalist (National
Entry‑to‑Practice) Actual Exam (Latest Format)
Core / Integrated Content (Fundamental Skills)
Ultrasound physics & instrumentation (sound
wave behavior, frequency, resolution)
Image optimization and artifacts (gain, depth,
focal zones)
Equipment operation & safety
Patient care, positioning, and clinical protocols
Professionalism, infection control, and
workplace safety
Abdomen & Superficial Structures
Abdominal organ anatomy & sonographic
appearance (liver, gallbladder, pancreas,
spleen)
Pathology recognition (stones, masses, ductal
dilation)
Superficial structures (thyroid, scrotum, breast)
Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN)
Fetal biometry and growth assessment
Normal and abnormal gestational findings
Pelvic anatomy and gynecologic pathology
Peripheral Venous Sonography (General
Vascular)
Venous anatomy and physiology
, Venous insufficiency and DVT detection basics
Clinical Interpretation & Critical Thinking
Differential diagnosis and sonographic pattern
recognition
Decision making based on protocols and
diagnostic findings
Test Structure (NCP 6.1 Blueprint)
240 multiple‑choice questions total
Includes Core content + Generalist specialty
areas
In case of renal sinus lipomatosis, A: irregular renal contour
sonographic findings may include
all of the following EXCEPT:
a) Renal atrophy
b) Hyperechoic renal sinus
c) Ireegular renal contour
d) Hyperechoic renal cortex
e) Decreased cortical thickness
,The most common complication A: Pseudocyst
associated with acute pancreatitis
is a(n):
a) Abscess
b) Phlegmon
c) Insulinoma
d) Pseudocyst
e) Bowel obstruction
The most common complication A: Pseudocyst
associated with acute pancreatitis
is a(n):
a) Abscess
b) Phlegmon
c) Insulinoma
d) Pseudocyst
e) Bowel obstruction
, A female patient complaining of A: Pancreatitis
right lower quadrant pain and
vomiting present to the emergency
department. Her last menstrual
period was two weeks earlier. A
pelvic ultrasound might be
ordered to rule out all of the
following EXCEPT:
a) Appendicitis
b) Pancreatitis
c) Ovarian torsion
d) Hemorrhagic cyst
e) Tubo-ovarian abscess
