CCI: Physics of Ultrasound-URR | 120 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update 2024 | 23 Pages

Which of the following adjustments will change the image data that will be stored in the memory of the ultrasound system? A) Both pre-processing and post-processing B) Post-processing C) Changing monitor contrast settings at the beginning of the exam. D) Pre-Processing - Pre-processing-is performed as the image is "live" or in real time, before it has been stored to memory. Which measurement of beam intensity is used to describe levels of intensity associated with US bioeffects? A) Spatial peak temporal peak B) Spatial average temporal peak C) Spatial average temporal average D) Spatial peak temporal average - Spatial peak temporal average Which of the following technical factors can negatively affect the 2D planimetry evaluation of the mitral valve? A) Valve masking from mechanical MVR and lateral resolution B) Transducer with a short spatial pulse length and long wavelength C) Lateral resolution and gain settings D) Transducer with a short spatial pulse length and high frequency - Lateral resolution and gain settings ________________ occurs posterior to highly attenuating structures. A) Misregistration B) RefractionC) Shadowing D) Enhancement - Shadowing