DMS 120 - Exam #1| Thyroid, IVC, Aorta, Liver|
Ques"ons and answers | Updated RATED A+ 2026
Focal zone
the point at which the sound beam is the narrowest and the resolu on is best
heterogeneous
describes an irregular or mixed echo pa ern on an ultrasound image
homogeneous
describes a uniform or similar echo pa ern on an ultrasound image
intra-organ
a ________________ disease process may be visualized origina ng within an organ causing
abnormali es such as external bulging of the organ's capsule
False
True or False: It is correct to say "the kidneys typically appear hypoechoic on a sonogram"
False
True or false: it is correct to say "the pancreas typically appears hyperechoic on a sonogram"
True
True or false: it is correct to say "body structures are echogenic on a sonogram"
False
True or false: an abnormal mass within the body composed of one thing, ssue, is called a
complex mass.
True
True or false: a complex mass is an abnormal mass within the body composed of both ssue
and fluid.
False
True or false: An abnormal mass within the body composed of only fluid is described as
neoplasm.
,Annota on on/off
This func on allows annota on to be entered on the screen
Help menu
the reference manual for the ultrasound system can be accessed through which control?
Equalize differences in received echo amplitudes
What is the func on of the me-gain compensas on (TGC) imaging control?
superficial structures
Imaging frequency is higher for...
Trackball func on
What func on controls the cursor on the screen, posi ons measurement cursors, and changes
the scan area?
trace
measurement keys and func ons include
Body pa ern control
Used to indicate pa ent posi oning
Freeze key
The sonographer uses the __________ to suspend images in real- me.
25 MHz
Small footprint transducers are listed below EXCEPT:
25 MHz
18 MHz
12 MHz
10 MHz
concave array
Transducers available for most units are listed below EXCEPT:
curved array
convex array
matrix array
concave array
, Sonographer
During the sonography examina on, who is responsible for the pa ent's well being?
Referring physician
interpre ng physician
sonographer
sonographer student
20%
What percentage of sonographers re res early because of pain due to WRMSD?
30%
The pa ent should be placed no more than _____% away to avoid reaching to scan.
force
relates to how much pressure is applied by one object (transducer) to the surface of another
object (the pa ent)
abduc on
when part of the body (such as the arm) is moved away from the midline
ergonomics
The knowledge of _________ can create a safe scanning environment for the sonographer,
vascular technologist, and sonologist.
Hormones
_____ transfer instruc ons from one set of cells to another.
Endocrine system
The _____________ is a collec on of glands that secrete hormones directly into the
bloodstream to arrive at target organs.
pitu tary gland/hypophysis
The "master gland" of the endocrine system and is also known as the ____________. Sits in the
sella turcica.
Hypothalamus
The pituitary gland is connected to the ______ by a stalk, through which it receives instruc ons
on how to regulate hormonal ac vity.
Ques"ons and answers | Updated RATED A+ 2026
Focal zone
the point at which the sound beam is the narrowest and the resolu on is best
heterogeneous
describes an irregular or mixed echo pa ern on an ultrasound image
homogeneous
describes a uniform or similar echo pa ern on an ultrasound image
intra-organ
a ________________ disease process may be visualized origina ng within an organ causing
abnormali es such as external bulging of the organ's capsule
False
True or False: It is correct to say "the kidneys typically appear hypoechoic on a sonogram"
False
True or false: it is correct to say "the pancreas typically appears hyperechoic on a sonogram"
True
True or false: it is correct to say "body structures are echogenic on a sonogram"
False
True or false: an abnormal mass within the body composed of one thing, ssue, is called a
complex mass.
True
True or false: a complex mass is an abnormal mass within the body composed of both ssue
and fluid.
False
True or false: An abnormal mass within the body composed of only fluid is described as
neoplasm.
,Annota on on/off
This func on allows annota on to be entered on the screen
Help menu
the reference manual for the ultrasound system can be accessed through which control?
Equalize differences in received echo amplitudes
What is the func on of the me-gain compensas on (TGC) imaging control?
superficial structures
Imaging frequency is higher for...
Trackball func on
What func on controls the cursor on the screen, posi ons measurement cursors, and changes
the scan area?
trace
measurement keys and func ons include
Body pa ern control
Used to indicate pa ent posi oning
Freeze key
The sonographer uses the __________ to suspend images in real- me.
25 MHz
Small footprint transducers are listed below EXCEPT:
25 MHz
18 MHz
12 MHz
10 MHz
concave array
Transducers available for most units are listed below EXCEPT:
curved array
convex array
matrix array
concave array
, Sonographer
During the sonography examina on, who is responsible for the pa ent's well being?
Referring physician
interpre ng physician
sonographer
sonographer student
20%
What percentage of sonographers re res early because of pain due to WRMSD?
30%
The pa ent should be placed no more than _____% away to avoid reaching to scan.
force
relates to how much pressure is applied by one object (transducer) to the surface of another
object (the pa ent)
abduc on
when part of the body (such as the arm) is moved away from the midline
ergonomics
The knowledge of _________ can create a safe scanning environment for the sonographer,
vascular technologist, and sonologist.
Hormones
_____ transfer instruc ons from one set of cells to another.
Endocrine system
The _____________ is a collec on of glands that secrete hormones directly into the
bloodstream to arrive at target organs.
pitu tary gland/hypophysis
The "master gland" of the endocrine system and is also known as the ____________. Sits in the
sella turcica.
Hypothalamus
The pituitary gland is connected to the ______ by a stalk, through which it receives instruc ons
on how to regulate hormonal ac vity.
