DMSO 1110 Final Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed
What does HIPPA stand for? - Answers Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
What is a visual learner? - Answers Learn through seeing and methods such as note taking,
video viewing, and presentations. These learners "think in pictures."
What is a tort? - Answers a wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract)
leading to civil legal liability.
What does ALARA stand for? - Answers As Low As Reasonably Achievable
What are the different types of patient positioning and how would you define them? - Answers
Supine Position
Definition: The patient lies flat on their back with the head, neck, and spine aligned. The arms
are typically positioned at the sides or slightly extended.
Common Use: Used for abdominal, thoracic, facial, and extremity surgeries, as well as for
general medical examinations and during recovery.
Prone Position
Definition: The patient lies flat on their abdomen with the head turned to one side, arms
positioned at the sides or extended over the head.
Lateral Position (Side-Lying)
Definition: The patient lies on their side, with the lower leg flexed at the hip and knee, and the
upper leg positioned straight or slightly flexed. The arms are positioned to prevent pressure on
the chest.
Fowler's Position
Definition: The patient is in a semi-upright position, with the head of the bed elevated at varying
degrees (typically between 45 to 90 degrees).
Trendelenburg Position
Definition: The patient lies supine, but the head of the bed is lowered, and the feet are elevated
, higher than the head.
What kind of symptoms are associated with hypertension? How would you abbreviate this
medical condition? - Answers Hypertension (HTN), often called the "silent killer," usually
presents with few to no symptoms, but when they do occur, they can include headaches,
dizziness, blurred vision, chest pain, and shortness of breath. In severe cases, symptoms may
escalate to severe headaches, nausea, and confusion, indicating a hypertensive crisis that
requires immediate medical attention.
What is carpal tunnel syndrome? What symptoms are associated with carpal tunnel and what
are the causes? - Answers Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition caused by compression of the
median nerve as it passes through the wrist, leading to symptoms like numbness, tingling, and
weakness in the hand and fingers. It is commonly caused by repetitive hand movements, wrist
anatomy, or conditions like diabetes and arthritis.
What are the duties of a clinical-based sonographer? - Answers A clinical-based sonographer
performs diagnostic medical ultrasound exams by capturing images of internal organs, tissues,
and blood flow to assist physicians in diagnosing medical conditions. They also maintain
patient records, prepare and maintain equipment, and ensure patient comfort and safety during
procedures.
What are the elements that must be established in order to prove negligence? - Answers To
prove negligence, the plaintiff must establish four key elements: duty of care, breach of that
duty, causation linking the breach to the injury, and actual damages suffered as a result. All four
elements must be present for a successful negligence claim.
How early was placenta and fetal trunk seen on gray scale? - Answers On gray-scale ultrasound,
the placenta can typically be visualized as early as 10-12 weeks of gestation. The fetal trunk is
often visible around the same time, as early as 10 weeks, depending on the resolution of the
equipment and the position of the fetus.
What are some aspects of effective studying? - Answers
Under what conditions is it appropriate to use applied consent? - Answers Applied consent is
appropriate in situations where a patient's actions or behavior, such as showing up for a
procedure or voluntarily cooperating during an examination, imply their agreement to receive
care or treatment.
How long does it take a first impression to be established in the interview process? - Answers A
first impression in an interview is typically established within the first 7 to 30 seconds of
meeting the interviewer.
What is bursitis? - Answers inflammation of a bursa sac usually caused by a blow or friction
What are some examples of objective testing and subjective testing? - Answers Objective
What does HIPPA stand for? - Answers Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
What is a visual learner? - Answers Learn through seeing and methods such as note taking,
video viewing, and presentations. These learners "think in pictures."
What is a tort? - Answers a wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract)
leading to civil legal liability.
What does ALARA stand for? - Answers As Low As Reasonably Achievable
What are the different types of patient positioning and how would you define them? - Answers
Supine Position
Definition: The patient lies flat on their back with the head, neck, and spine aligned. The arms
are typically positioned at the sides or slightly extended.
Common Use: Used for abdominal, thoracic, facial, and extremity surgeries, as well as for
general medical examinations and during recovery.
Prone Position
Definition: The patient lies flat on their abdomen with the head turned to one side, arms
positioned at the sides or extended over the head.
Lateral Position (Side-Lying)
Definition: The patient lies on their side, with the lower leg flexed at the hip and knee, and the
upper leg positioned straight or slightly flexed. The arms are positioned to prevent pressure on
the chest.
Fowler's Position
Definition: The patient is in a semi-upright position, with the head of the bed elevated at varying
degrees (typically between 45 to 90 degrees).
Trendelenburg Position
Definition: The patient lies supine, but the head of the bed is lowered, and the feet are elevated
, higher than the head.
What kind of symptoms are associated with hypertension? How would you abbreviate this
medical condition? - Answers Hypertension (HTN), often called the "silent killer," usually
presents with few to no symptoms, but when they do occur, they can include headaches,
dizziness, blurred vision, chest pain, and shortness of breath. In severe cases, symptoms may
escalate to severe headaches, nausea, and confusion, indicating a hypertensive crisis that
requires immediate medical attention.
What is carpal tunnel syndrome? What symptoms are associated with carpal tunnel and what
are the causes? - Answers Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition caused by compression of the
median nerve as it passes through the wrist, leading to symptoms like numbness, tingling, and
weakness in the hand and fingers. It is commonly caused by repetitive hand movements, wrist
anatomy, or conditions like diabetes and arthritis.
What are the duties of a clinical-based sonographer? - Answers A clinical-based sonographer
performs diagnostic medical ultrasound exams by capturing images of internal organs, tissues,
and blood flow to assist physicians in diagnosing medical conditions. They also maintain
patient records, prepare and maintain equipment, and ensure patient comfort and safety during
procedures.
What are the elements that must be established in order to prove negligence? - Answers To
prove negligence, the plaintiff must establish four key elements: duty of care, breach of that
duty, causation linking the breach to the injury, and actual damages suffered as a result. All four
elements must be present for a successful negligence claim.
How early was placenta and fetal trunk seen on gray scale? - Answers On gray-scale ultrasound,
the placenta can typically be visualized as early as 10-12 weeks of gestation. The fetal trunk is
often visible around the same time, as early as 10 weeks, depending on the resolution of the
equipment and the position of the fetus.
What are some aspects of effective studying? - Answers
Under what conditions is it appropriate to use applied consent? - Answers Applied consent is
appropriate in situations where a patient's actions or behavior, such as showing up for a
procedure or voluntarily cooperating during an examination, imply their agreement to receive
care or treatment.
How long does it take a first impression to be established in the interview process? - Answers A
first impression in an interview is typically established within the first 7 to 30 seconds of
meeting the interviewer.
What is bursitis? - Answers inflammation of a bursa sac usually caused by a blow or friction
What are some examples of objective testing and subjective testing? - Answers Objective
