DMS 101 - Final Exam Review Questions With Complete
Solutions
Which of the following statements about a nonclinical career is
true?
-Clinical applications specialists are expected to have an
excellent grasp of the physical principles of diagnostic
ultrasound and of all types of ultrasound instrumentation
manufactured by their employers.
-Research positions only exist within universities, governmental
agencies, hospitals, or commercial manufacturing facilities.
-Program directors should not complete an application for the
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
Programs (CAAHEP) accreditation.
-Sales representatives are not required to deal directly with
physicians, department managers, sonographers, and purchasing
agents.
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Sonographers are required to use independent judgment most
frequently in which situation?
-tailoring exams to patient illness/body habitus.
-fixing equipment malfunctions.
-teaching residents and interns how to scan.
-discussing procedures with patients and family using high level
medical terms and complicated terminology
,tailoring exams to patient illness/body habitus.
Eagerness and perseverance are important qualities a
sonographer must have, why?
-it can be difficult to move into supervisory positions.
-sonographers are expected to diagnosis
-some patients are so east to scan.
-sonographers are expected to continually learn and improve
their skills.
sonographers are expected to continually learn and improve their
skills.
Which of the following is the best argument for recognizing
sonographers as professionals?
-They often work under stressful conditions.
-They are required to consistently exercise judgment and
discretion.
-Every day is filled with routine mental, mechanical, and
physical tasks.
-They are required to be able to move heavy equipment and still
maintain professionalism with patients.
They are required to consistently exercise judgment and
discretion.
When listening to a patient you should:
-find a solution for the patient's problem.
-place patient's name into the ultrasound unit.
,-give your full attention to the patient.
-review previous imaging studies.
give your full attention to the patient.
What should be documented in the patient's chart when a
chaperone is required during an ultrasound examination?
-Time of examination
-Type of examination
-Name of the chaperone
-Reason why chaperone was required
Name of the chaperone
A chaperone is not necessary when performing which of the
following ultrasound examinations?
-Transvaginal
-Scrotum
-Abdomen
-Breast
Abdomen
The exchange of information in order to reach a mutual
understanding.
-Sympathy
-Communication
-Compassion
-Empathy
, Communication
If you witness transient fetal brachycardia:
-place the patient in a decubitus position.
-reduce transducer pressure.
-place the patient in a reverse Trendelenburg position.
-call 911.
reduce transducer pressure.
When leaving a high-risk patient alone in the room you should:
-lower the guard rails on the bed.
-leave the door open slightly to hear the patient call for help.
-call a coworker to stay with the patient.
-raise the height of the table.
call a coworker to stay with the patient.
Most obstetrics ultrasounds happen in the:
-obstetrician's office.
-labor and delivery.
-emergency department.
-outpatient setting.
outpatient setting.
Which kind of medical malpractice insurance policy protects the
insured for incidents that occurred during the policy period but
may not have been reported until after the policy expired?
Solutions
Which of the following statements about a nonclinical career is
true?
-Clinical applications specialists are expected to have an
excellent grasp of the physical principles of diagnostic
ultrasound and of all types of ultrasound instrumentation
manufactured by their employers.
-Research positions only exist within universities, governmental
agencies, hospitals, or commercial manufacturing facilities.
-Program directors should not complete an application for the
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
Programs (CAAHEP) accreditation.
-Sales representatives are not required to deal directly with
physicians, department managers, sonographers, and purchasing
agents.
--
Sonographers are required to use independent judgment most
frequently in which situation?
-tailoring exams to patient illness/body habitus.
-fixing equipment malfunctions.
-teaching residents and interns how to scan.
-discussing procedures with patients and family using high level
medical terms and complicated terminology
,tailoring exams to patient illness/body habitus.
Eagerness and perseverance are important qualities a
sonographer must have, why?
-it can be difficult to move into supervisory positions.
-sonographers are expected to diagnosis
-some patients are so east to scan.
-sonographers are expected to continually learn and improve
their skills.
sonographers are expected to continually learn and improve their
skills.
Which of the following is the best argument for recognizing
sonographers as professionals?
-They often work under stressful conditions.
-They are required to consistently exercise judgment and
discretion.
-Every day is filled with routine mental, mechanical, and
physical tasks.
-They are required to be able to move heavy equipment and still
maintain professionalism with patients.
They are required to consistently exercise judgment and
discretion.
When listening to a patient you should:
-find a solution for the patient's problem.
-place patient's name into the ultrasound unit.
,-give your full attention to the patient.
-review previous imaging studies.
give your full attention to the patient.
What should be documented in the patient's chart when a
chaperone is required during an ultrasound examination?
-Time of examination
-Type of examination
-Name of the chaperone
-Reason why chaperone was required
Name of the chaperone
A chaperone is not necessary when performing which of the
following ultrasound examinations?
-Transvaginal
-Scrotum
-Abdomen
-Breast
Abdomen
The exchange of information in order to reach a mutual
understanding.
-Sympathy
-Communication
-Compassion
-Empathy
, Communication
If you witness transient fetal brachycardia:
-place the patient in a decubitus position.
-reduce transducer pressure.
-place the patient in a reverse Trendelenburg position.
-call 911.
reduce transducer pressure.
When leaving a high-risk patient alone in the room you should:
-lower the guard rails on the bed.
-leave the door open slightly to hear the patient call for help.
-call a coworker to stay with the patient.
-raise the height of the table.
call a coworker to stay with the patient.
Most obstetrics ultrasounds happen in the:
-obstetrician's office.
-labor and delivery.
-emergency department.
-outpatient setting.
outpatient setting.
Which kind of medical malpractice insurance policy protects the
insured for incidents that occurred during the policy period but
may not have been reported until after the policy expired?
