DMSO. 1210 exam 1 with correct
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echogenic - Correct Answers any structure that produces echos
--bright/gray
isoechoic - Correct Answers has the same echogenicity
-color of structure is similar to surrounding tissue)
anechoic - Correct Answers -without echoes
-fluid filled
-through transmission ( bright under structure)
-black
-through transmission needs to be seen under structure to determine if truly authentic
hypoechoic - Correct Answers having few echoes
-darker
hyperechoic - Correct Answers has many echoes
-bright/gray
-shadowing:; anytime you have stones, bones, calcium deposits, will create black shadow under
complex - Correct Answers mixed echogenicities
homogenous - Correct Answers -uniform
-smooth
, heterogenous - Correct Answers -differing composition
-inconsistent echogencities
false assurance - Correct Answers Kidding or falsely cheering patients out of a situation only
makes the sonographer feel more comfortable. It deprives the patient of working through a
problem and possibly finding solutions or making decisions
false reassurance - Correct Answers - Sonographers should avoid telling patients not to worry,
that everything will be all right, just to prevent the patient from talking about their fears. The
sonographer really does not know that everything will be fine. By saying these things, he or she
may give the patient false hope. Instead, sonographers should show respect for patients by a
willing-ness to listen, without judgment, to their concerns and feelings. Correct information that
is as true and as factual as possible should be given. If the sonographer does not know the facts
or is not free to discuss them, he or she should find someone who is authorized to give that
information.
avoidance - Correct Answers - The sonographer should not redirect every patient question to
someone else. This signals to the patient that the sonographer cannot or will not answer.
compassion - Correct Answers Feeling of sympathy or desire to help someone who is suffering
or has a misfortune
confidentiality is required - Correct Answers when would a communication triad not be
appropriate?
5 stages of grief - Correct Answers 1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance
answers 100% 2026
echogenic - Correct Answers any structure that produces echos
--bright/gray
isoechoic - Correct Answers has the same echogenicity
-color of structure is similar to surrounding tissue)
anechoic - Correct Answers -without echoes
-fluid filled
-through transmission ( bright under structure)
-black
-through transmission needs to be seen under structure to determine if truly authentic
hypoechoic - Correct Answers having few echoes
-darker
hyperechoic - Correct Answers has many echoes
-bright/gray
-shadowing:; anytime you have stones, bones, calcium deposits, will create black shadow under
complex - Correct Answers mixed echogenicities
homogenous - Correct Answers -uniform
-smooth
, heterogenous - Correct Answers -differing composition
-inconsistent echogencities
false assurance - Correct Answers Kidding or falsely cheering patients out of a situation only
makes the sonographer feel more comfortable. It deprives the patient of working through a
problem and possibly finding solutions or making decisions
false reassurance - Correct Answers - Sonographers should avoid telling patients not to worry,
that everything will be all right, just to prevent the patient from talking about their fears. The
sonographer really does not know that everything will be fine. By saying these things, he or she
may give the patient false hope. Instead, sonographers should show respect for patients by a
willing-ness to listen, without judgment, to their concerns and feelings. Correct information that
is as true and as factual as possible should be given. If the sonographer does not know the facts
or is not free to discuss them, he or she should find someone who is authorized to give that
information.
avoidance - Correct Answers - The sonographer should not redirect every patient question to
someone else. This signals to the patient that the sonographer cannot or will not answer.
compassion - Correct Answers Feeling of sympathy or desire to help someone who is suffering
or has a misfortune
confidentiality is required - Correct Answers when would a communication triad not be
appropriate?
5 stages of grief - Correct Answers 1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance
