DMSO EXAM | 2026 UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION!!
What exam would indicate the necessity for utilizing and endocavity probe?
Answer - Female pelvis exam
In the image provided, what term best describes the mass visualized? Answer -
heterogenous
What procedure would be performed to treat (correct) a cardiac arrhythmia?
Answer - Electrophysiology
In the image provided, there is a anechoic, well defined circular mass, that
demonstrates posterior enhancement of echoes.
This is highly suggestive of the diagnosis of __________ Answer - A cystic mass,
which requires little follow up.
Identify the image presented. Answer - CT: Axial section mid abdomen
Sound waves are transmitted through tissue by __________________ in a
medium. Answer - the local displacement of particles
As sound moves through tissue it produces ____________________. Answer -
Compressions and rarefactions
,An ultrasound image is formed by ______________. Answer - The reflected
signal received from a tissue interface
Sound travels faster in a vacuum. Answer - False
Sound travels slowest in ________________. Answer - air
Describing the properties of ultrasound, frequency and wavelength are
________________ to each other Answer - inversely proportional
The speed of sound that travels through tissue depends on all the below except
___________. Answer - voltage applied to the transducer
What describes the strength of an ultrasound wave? Answer - amplitude
What are the units of Frequency? Answer - Hertz
A straight linear transducer is typically utilized for imaging ____________.
Answer - Superficial structures.
What determines the frequency of a transducer? Answer - The size, and
thickness of the elements of the transducer
What physical parameter does λ demonstrate? Answer - distance
What best describes frequency in ultrasound? Answer - It is the number of
cycles of the wave per unit time.
, What is image resolution? Answer - The ability to differentiate and display
discrete structures adjacent to each other
What is not a control on the ultrasound machine? Answer - voltage
What is the Piezoelectric effect? Answer - The expansion and contraction of an
element.
What is the definition of wavelength? Answer - The distance between two peak
compressions
Which of the following frequencies is not typically used for Diagnostic
ultrasound Answer - .05 MHz
The measured change in frequency that is demonstrated by a moving source
describes ______________ Answer - The Doppler effect
What frequency transducer would produce ultrasound with the best or most
penetration in tissue? Answer - A 3 MHz (low range)
What organization is the national organization for echocardiographers? Answer
- ASE
What organization would an individual seek out to obtain certification in
Sonography? Answer - ARDMS
What group accredits health care organizations (hosptials)? Answer - TJC
ANSWERS | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION!!
What exam would indicate the necessity for utilizing and endocavity probe?
Answer - Female pelvis exam
In the image provided, what term best describes the mass visualized? Answer -
heterogenous
What procedure would be performed to treat (correct) a cardiac arrhythmia?
Answer - Electrophysiology
In the image provided, there is a anechoic, well defined circular mass, that
demonstrates posterior enhancement of echoes.
This is highly suggestive of the diagnosis of __________ Answer - A cystic mass,
which requires little follow up.
Identify the image presented. Answer - CT: Axial section mid abdomen
Sound waves are transmitted through tissue by __________________ in a
medium. Answer - the local displacement of particles
As sound moves through tissue it produces ____________________. Answer -
Compressions and rarefactions
,An ultrasound image is formed by ______________. Answer - The reflected
signal received from a tissue interface
Sound travels faster in a vacuum. Answer - False
Sound travels slowest in ________________. Answer - air
Describing the properties of ultrasound, frequency and wavelength are
________________ to each other Answer - inversely proportional
The speed of sound that travels through tissue depends on all the below except
___________. Answer - voltage applied to the transducer
What describes the strength of an ultrasound wave? Answer - amplitude
What are the units of Frequency? Answer - Hertz
A straight linear transducer is typically utilized for imaging ____________.
Answer - Superficial structures.
What determines the frequency of a transducer? Answer - The size, and
thickness of the elements of the transducer
What physical parameter does λ demonstrate? Answer - distance
What best describes frequency in ultrasound? Answer - It is the number of
cycles of the wave per unit time.
, What is image resolution? Answer - The ability to differentiate and display
discrete structures adjacent to each other
What is not a control on the ultrasound machine? Answer - voltage
What is the Piezoelectric effect? Answer - The expansion and contraction of an
element.
What is the definition of wavelength? Answer - The distance between two peak
compressions
Which of the following frequencies is not typically used for Diagnostic
ultrasound Answer - .05 MHz
The measured change in frequency that is demonstrated by a moving source
describes ______________ Answer - The Doppler effect
What frequency transducer would produce ultrasound with the best or most
penetration in tissue? Answer - A 3 MHz (low range)
What organization is the national organization for echocardiographers? Answer
- ASE
What organization would an individual seek out to obtain certification in
Sonography? Answer - ARDMS
What group accredits health care organizations (hosptials)? Answer - TJC
