DMS 101 Final Exam Review 2026 – Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Fundamentals Study Guide
True - correct answer ✔✔ A health disparity is a difference in health status that is persistent
across subgroups of a population.
True
False
False - correct answer ✔✔ A one size fits all health care system can meet the needs of an
increasingly diverse American population
True
False
vibrating air molecules that interact with neighboring molecules - correct answer ✔✔ A
pressure wave is transmitted from one place to another by:
a. vibrating air molecules that interact with neighboring molecules
b. radio frequency waves
c. electrical charges
d. none of the above
the artery brances directly off of the SMA - correct answer ✔✔ A replaced right hepatic artery is
a normal varient whereby:
a. the hepatic artery brances directly off the IVC
,b. the artery brances directly off of the SMA
c. the artery branches directly off the ascending aorta
d. the artery branches off the descending aorta
liver and pancreas - correct answer ✔✔ A small space between the __________ and the
__________ can mimic the pancreatic duct and is known as a pseudoduct.
a. liver and right kidney
b. stomach and pancreas
c. collapsed antrum of the stomach
d. liver and pancreas
medial - correct answer ✔✔ A term that references to something situated at on or toward the
middle of the body is which of the following?
a. lateral
b. medial
c. caudal
d. cranial
False - correct answer ✔✔ After use needles should be carefully recapped by hand.
True
False
malabsorption - correct answer ✔✔ An exocrine insufficiency results in which of the following?
,a. pancreatitis
b. malabsorption
c. diabetes
d. pseudocyst
right and left portal veins - correct answer ✔✔ As one follows the main portal vein into the liver
they should observe the MPV bifurcating into which of the following?
a. right and left ducts
b. right and left portal arteries
c. left and middle portal veins
d. right and left portal veins
columns of Bertin - correct answer ✔✔ Bands of cortical tissue that separate renal pyramids are
known as which of the following?
a. capsule of Bertin
b. renal sinus
c. columns of Bertin
d. major calyces
True - correct answer ✔✔ Carl Rogers identified several qualities that are important in
establishing an open dialogue:1. Respect 2. Genuineness 3. Empathy
True
False
, delta - correct answer ✔✔ ______________ cells are the smallest composition of endocrine
tissue and produce somatostatin.
a. alpha
b. beta
c. delta
d. gamma
True - correct answer ✔✔ Chief Complaint is the single most important issue.
True
False
True - correct answer ✔✔ Culture refers to integrated patterns of human behavior that include
the language, thoughts, communication, actions, customs, beliefs, values, and institutions of
racial, ethnic, religious, or social groups.
True
False
True - correct answer ✔✔ Disparities, defined as racial or ethnic differences in the quality of
healthcare, result in worse quality of care.
True
False
True - correct answer ✔✔ Employers are responsible for employees practicing universal
precautions and following policy & procedure manuals for infection control
Fundamentals Study Guide
True - correct answer ✔✔ A health disparity is a difference in health status that is persistent
across subgroups of a population.
True
False
False - correct answer ✔✔ A one size fits all health care system can meet the needs of an
increasingly diverse American population
True
False
vibrating air molecules that interact with neighboring molecules - correct answer ✔✔ A
pressure wave is transmitted from one place to another by:
a. vibrating air molecules that interact with neighboring molecules
b. radio frequency waves
c. electrical charges
d. none of the above
the artery brances directly off of the SMA - correct answer ✔✔ A replaced right hepatic artery is
a normal varient whereby:
a. the hepatic artery brances directly off the IVC
,b. the artery brances directly off of the SMA
c. the artery branches directly off the ascending aorta
d. the artery branches off the descending aorta
liver and pancreas - correct answer ✔✔ A small space between the __________ and the
__________ can mimic the pancreatic duct and is known as a pseudoduct.
a. liver and right kidney
b. stomach and pancreas
c. collapsed antrum of the stomach
d. liver and pancreas
medial - correct answer ✔✔ A term that references to something situated at on or toward the
middle of the body is which of the following?
a. lateral
b. medial
c. caudal
d. cranial
False - correct answer ✔✔ After use needles should be carefully recapped by hand.
True
False
malabsorption - correct answer ✔✔ An exocrine insufficiency results in which of the following?
,a. pancreatitis
b. malabsorption
c. diabetes
d. pseudocyst
right and left portal veins - correct answer ✔✔ As one follows the main portal vein into the liver
they should observe the MPV bifurcating into which of the following?
a. right and left ducts
b. right and left portal arteries
c. left and middle portal veins
d. right and left portal veins
columns of Bertin - correct answer ✔✔ Bands of cortical tissue that separate renal pyramids are
known as which of the following?
a. capsule of Bertin
b. renal sinus
c. columns of Bertin
d. major calyces
True - correct answer ✔✔ Carl Rogers identified several qualities that are important in
establishing an open dialogue:1. Respect 2. Genuineness 3. Empathy
True
False
, delta - correct answer ✔✔ ______________ cells are the smallest composition of endocrine
tissue and produce somatostatin.
a. alpha
b. beta
c. delta
d. gamma
True - correct answer ✔✔ Chief Complaint is the single most important issue.
True
False
True - correct answer ✔✔ Culture refers to integrated patterns of human behavior that include
the language, thoughts, communication, actions, customs, beliefs, values, and institutions of
racial, ethnic, religious, or social groups.
True
False
True - correct answer ✔✔ Disparities, defined as racial or ethnic differences in the quality of
healthcare, result in worse quality of care.
True
False
True - correct answer ✔✔ Employers are responsible for employees practicing universal
precautions and following policy & procedure manuals for infection control
