RPhS CERTIFICATION
RPhS CERTIFICATION AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS 2025 WITH GUARANTEED
ACCURATE ANSWERS
What is the most ergonomic position for a sonographer to be in: -
ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ Sitting w elbow close to the body and
wrist in a neutral position
This position will help to decrease muscle fatigue and injury.
When lifting heavy objects: - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ Keep your
back straight and lift w your knees
What document should be available to all office staff that details
hazardous materials: - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ MSDS
,The MSDS should be in a location for al employees to access. This
binder should not be confused w the Exposure Control Plan
An informed consent should: - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ Detail all
risks, benefits and alternatives
Medical records should be maintained: - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔
In accordance w State and Federal guidelines
If specific Medicare guidelines are not listed, default to state or federal
guidelines
What is the greatest risk to a patient if the txd probe is cracked: -
ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ Electrical shock
What is the minimum PPE (personal protective equipment) indicated for
a patient w an active weeping ulcer: - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔
Non-sterile gloves
What is the BEST way to clean a txd probe: - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ Antibacterial solution
,Hazards associated w ultrasound include: - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ Electrical
Fire
Bio-effects
The calf muscle pump is responsible for ejecting what percentage of
lower extremity venous volume: - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ 60%
Ankle flexion helps to: - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ Activate the calf
muscle pump
Weight bearing motions will empty the foot. Ankle flexions will activate
the calf muscle pump
Primary dysfunction of the calf muscle pump is most likely related to: -
ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ Muscle wasting
Stremmer's sign is used to dx: - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔
Lymphedema
Stremmer's sign is a thickened fold of skin at the base of the 2nd toe or
second finger that can be gently pinched and lifted. The presence of this
sign is most often an early dx indication of primary lymphedema;
however, it can also develop later in secondary lymphedema
, What is the normal ratio of sclerosant to air for creation of foam ST: -
ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ 1:4
Most practitioners will use an air to sclerosant ratio of anywhere
between 3:1 and 5:1
A perforating vein is responsible for connecting: - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ GSV to posterior tibial vein
A perforator vessel is responsible for communication between the
superficial and deep venous systems. Tributaries communicate w in the
same system
How long is the ClosureFast catheter's heating element: - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ 7 cm
There is a 3 mm heating tip now available
How hot does the ClosureFast catheter become: - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ 120 ° C
How long is each cycle of the ClosureFast treatment: - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ 20 seconds
RPhS CERTIFICATION AND PRACTICE QUESTIONS 2025 WITH GUARANTEED
ACCURATE ANSWERS
What is the most ergonomic position for a sonographer to be in: -
ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ Sitting w elbow close to the body and
wrist in a neutral position
This position will help to decrease muscle fatigue and injury.
When lifting heavy objects: - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ Keep your
back straight and lift w your knees
What document should be available to all office staff that details
hazardous materials: - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ MSDS
,The MSDS should be in a location for al employees to access. This
binder should not be confused w the Exposure Control Plan
An informed consent should: - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ Detail all
risks, benefits and alternatives
Medical records should be maintained: - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔
In accordance w State and Federal guidelines
If specific Medicare guidelines are not listed, default to state or federal
guidelines
What is the greatest risk to a patient if the txd probe is cracked: -
ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ Electrical shock
What is the minimum PPE (personal protective equipment) indicated for
a patient w an active weeping ulcer: - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔
Non-sterile gloves
What is the BEST way to clean a txd probe: - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ Antibacterial solution
,Hazards associated w ultrasound include: - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ Electrical
Fire
Bio-effects
The calf muscle pump is responsible for ejecting what percentage of
lower extremity venous volume: - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ 60%
Ankle flexion helps to: - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ Activate the calf
muscle pump
Weight bearing motions will empty the foot. Ankle flexions will activate
the calf muscle pump
Primary dysfunction of the calf muscle pump is most likely related to: -
ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ Muscle wasting
Stremmer's sign is used to dx: - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔
Lymphedema
Stremmer's sign is a thickened fold of skin at the base of the 2nd toe or
second finger that can be gently pinched and lifted. The presence of this
sign is most often an early dx indication of primary lymphedema;
however, it can also develop later in secondary lymphedema
, What is the normal ratio of sclerosant to air for creation of foam ST: -
ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ 1:4
Most practitioners will use an air to sclerosant ratio of anywhere
between 3:1 and 5:1
A perforating vein is responsible for connecting: - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ GSV to posterior tibial vein
A perforator vessel is responsible for communication between the
superficial and deep venous systems. Tributaries communicate w in the
same system
How long is the ClosureFast catheter's heating element: - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ 7 cm
There is a 3 mm heating tip now available
How hot does the ClosureFast catheter become: - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ 120 ° C
How long is each cycle of the ClosureFast treatment: - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ 20 seconds
