CANADA SONOGRAPHY CORE EXAM |ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW
2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A sonographer with Sonography Canada Generalist and Vascular certification is performing
an abdominal ultrasound in ICU . The referring physician asks the sonographer to
investigate the heart for left ventricular hypertrophy How should the sonographer proceed
? A ) Angle the transducer towards the heart , and tell the referring physician that the
heart looks fine .
B ) Explain to the referring physician that they are not credentialed in cardiac sonography
but that they will " take a look " and make an educated guess .
C ) Angle the transducer towards the heart , compare the size of the right and left ventricles
and record their findings on their technical impression .
D ) Explain to the referring physician that they are not credentialed in cardiac sonography
and suggest they contact the Echocardiography department .
CORRECT ANSWER
D)
Question 2
Which one of the following scenarios would cause a sonographer to be in violation of the
Sonography Canada Code of Ethics ?
A ) Obtaining the required continuing medical education credits .
B ) Ensuring the patient is adequately covered during an endovaginal examination .
C ) Discussing their personal beliefs with a patient considering termination of a pregnancy .
D ) Stopping an exam because the patient indicates they no longer want to have the
ultrasound .
CORRECT ANSWER
C)
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, Question 3
What is the Nyquist limit for a pulse repetition frequency of 10,000 Hz ?
A ) 4,000 Hz .
B ) 5,000 Hz .
C ) 6,000 Hz .
D ) 7,000 Hz .
CORRECT ANSWER
B)
Question 4
Which of the following is not an example of a sonographer applying universal precautions
?
A ) Gloves should be removed and discarded between patients .
B ) Needles and sharps should be promptly disposed of in the garbage .
C ) Protective equipment should be worn if exposure to bodily fluids is anticipated .
D ) Hand washing should be completed before and after each interaction with patients .
CORRECT ANSWER
B)
Question 5
Which one of the following changes could a sonographer make to optimally assess the
dynamic changes occurring in a rapidly moving structure ?
A ) Reduce sector width .
B ) Change to multiple foci .
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QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW
2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A sonographer with Sonography Canada Generalist and Vascular certification is performing
an abdominal ultrasound in ICU . The referring physician asks the sonographer to
investigate the heart for left ventricular hypertrophy How should the sonographer proceed
? A ) Angle the transducer towards the heart , and tell the referring physician that the
heart looks fine .
B ) Explain to the referring physician that they are not credentialed in cardiac sonography
but that they will " take a look " and make an educated guess .
C ) Angle the transducer towards the heart , compare the size of the right and left ventricles
and record their findings on their technical impression .
D ) Explain to the referring physician that they are not credentialed in cardiac sonography
and suggest they contact the Echocardiography department .
CORRECT ANSWER
D)
Question 2
Which one of the following scenarios would cause a sonographer to be in violation of the
Sonography Canada Code of Ethics ?
A ) Obtaining the required continuing medical education credits .
B ) Ensuring the patient is adequately covered during an endovaginal examination .
C ) Discussing their personal beliefs with a patient considering termination of a pregnancy .
D ) Stopping an exam because the patient indicates they no longer want to have the
ultrasound .
CORRECT ANSWER
C)
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, Question 3
What is the Nyquist limit for a pulse repetition frequency of 10,000 Hz ?
A ) 4,000 Hz .
B ) 5,000 Hz .
C ) 6,000 Hz .
D ) 7,000 Hz .
CORRECT ANSWER
B)
Question 4
Which of the following is not an example of a sonographer applying universal precautions
?
A ) Gloves should be removed and discarded between patients .
B ) Needles and sharps should be promptly disposed of in the garbage .
C ) Protective equipment should be worn if exposure to bodily fluids is anticipated .
D ) Hand washing should be completed before and after each interaction with patients .
CORRECT ANSWER
B)
Question 5
Which one of the following changes could a sonographer make to optimally assess the
dynamic changes occurring in a rapidly moving structure ?
A ) Reduce sector width .
B ) Change to multiple foci .
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