SONOGRAPHY CANADA CORE EXAM |ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW
2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
What is the nyquist limit for a PRF of 10,000 Hz?
a. 4,000Hz
b. 5,000 Hz
c. 6,000 Hz
d. 7,000Hz
CORRECT ANSWER
b. 5,000 Hz
Question 2
Which 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.
c. Increase scan line density
d. Decrease operating frequency
CORRECT ANSWER
a. Reduce sector width
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, Question 3
Which of the following actions show eliminate side lobe artifacts?
a. Increase gain.
b. Lower frequency
c. Adjust post processing.
d. Reorient the scan plane
CORRECT ANSWER
Question 4
Based on the following images, which parameter should be adjusted to best improve the
diagnostic quality?
a. Pre-set
b. Harmonics
c. Transducer frequency
d. Transducer Orientation
CORRECT ANSWER
a. Pre-set
Question 5
During a sonographic exam a 72 year old has chest pain, SOB & faints. What should be the
first response?
a. Begin CPR
b. Call a code
c. Administer oxygen
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QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW
2026-2027 UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
What is the nyquist limit for a PRF of 10,000 Hz?
a. 4,000Hz
b. 5,000 Hz
c. 6,000 Hz
d. 7,000Hz
CORRECT ANSWER
b. 5,000 Hz
Question 2
Which 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.
c. Increase scan line density
d. Decrease operating frequency
CORRECT ANSWER
a. Reduce sector width
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, Question 3
Which of the following actions show eliminate side lobe artifacts?
a. Increase gain.
b. Lower frequency
c. Adjust post processing.
d. Reorient the scan plane
CORRECT ANSWER
Question 4
Based on the following images, which parameter should be adjusted to best improve the
diagnostic quality?
a. Pre-set
b. Harmonics
c. Transducer frequency
d. Transducer Orientation
CORRECT ANSWER
a. Pre-set
Question 5
During a sonographic exam a 72 year old has chest pain, SOB & faints. What should be the
first response?
a. Begin CPR
b. Call a code
c. Administer oxygen
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