Abdomen Board Review Davies
(superficial structures) Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
What transducer will provide the most optimal imaging for ultrasound imaging of
the breast?
a. 3.5 MHz curved linear array
b. 5 MHz curved linear array
c. 5 MHz linear array
d. 7.5 MHz linear array
e. 10 MHz linear array - Correct answer-e. 10 MHz linear array
A patient has been referred for an ultrasound study of the parotid gland. Where is
this gland located?
a. between the external auditory canal and the inferior edge of the mandible
b. superior to the CCA between the internal and external carotid arteries
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, c. lateral to the sternocleidomastoid muscle on each side of the neck
d. midline to the neck, superior to the isthmus of the thyroid
e. medial to the carotid sheath, anterior to the longus coli muscle, and inferior to
the carotid bifurcation - Correct answer-a. between the external auditory canal and
the inferior edge of the mandible
A patient has been referred for an ultrasound study to rule out the presence of a
rectus sheath hematoma. Where will you look?
a. lateral aspect of the affected thigh
b. pop fossa
c. calf
d. neck
e. mid abdominal wall - Correct answer-e. mid abdominal wall
You have been asked to perform an ultrasound of the achilles tendon. Which
transducer would provide the most optimal image of this structure?
a. 5 MHz linear array
b. 5 MHz curved linear array
c. 7.5 MHz curved linear array
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(superficial structures) Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
What transducer will provide the most optimal imaging for ultrasound imaging of
the breast?
a. 3.5 MHz curved linear array
b. 5 MHz curved linear array
c. 5 MHz linear array
d. 7.5 MHz linear array
e. 10 MHz linear array - Correct answer-e. 10 MHz linear array
A patient has been referred for an ultrasound study of the parotid gland. Where is
this gland located?
a. between the external auditory canal and the inferior edge of the mandible
b. superior to the CCA between the internal and external carotid arteries
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, c. lateral to the sternocleidomastoid muscle on each side of the neck
d. midline to the neck, superior to the isthmus of the thyroid
e. medial to the carotid sheath, anterior to the longus coli muscle, and inferior to
the carotid bifurcation - Correct answer-a. between the external auditory canal and
the inferior edge of the mandible
A patient has been referred for an ultrasound study to rule out the presence of a
rectus sheath hematoma. Where will you look?
a. lateral aspect of the affected thigh
b. pop fossa
c. calf
d. neck
e. mid abdominal wall - Correct answer-e. mid abdominal wall
You have been asked to perform an ultrasound of the achilles tendon. Which
transducer would provide the most optimal image of this structure?
a. 5 MHz linear array
b. 5 MHz curved linear array
c. 7.5 MHz curved linear array
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