BREAST ARDMS (A+ Graded answers)

Which artifact may cause structures to look deeper than they actually are? correct answers Propagation speed error The optimum operating frequency for a broad-bandwidth transducer would be : correct answers 10 MHz In breast sonography, what is NOT significantly affected by the limited field of view when imaging superficial structures? correct answers Temporal resolution Which of the following affects the actual intensity of the sound utilized for imaging? correct answers Output power The dynamic range of a display is the : correct answers Number of gray shades Using color/power doppler while a patient hums to better dilineate a mass is called : correct answers Fremitus A standoff pad thicker than 1 cm is not recommended because it will : correct answers Affect the optimal placement of the fixed elevation plane focus Which type of transducer does NOT allow the sonographer to vary the focusing capabilities? correct answers Mechanical sector When taking patient history for a breast sonogram, what information from a previous mammogram would not be considered relevant? correct answers Name of radiographer Image of amplitude is affected by : correct answers Power, overall gain, and time gain compensation (TGC) High-frequency transducers used in breast imaging provide excellent resolution of breast tissues but limited : correct answers Penetration When using the 123-ABC method of annotation, "B" would indicate : correct answers Mass is in the mammary zone In the 123-ABC method of annotation, the number denote the : correct answers Distance from the nipple Which method of patient positioning is the best for evaluation the medial aspect of the breast ? correct answers Supine The two-handed technique is used to image : correct answers The main breast duct and nipple