ARRT Sonography 9 questions with correct answers

Who is recommended to have a breast sonogram instead of X-rays? CORRECT ANSWER Patients who cannot be exposed to radiation A breast sonogram is used to acquire images of one or both of the breasts. Sound waves are used in breast sonography. There are many reasons to have one performed including: as a supplemental breast cancer screening, to determine if an abnormality is solid, to determine the nature of a breast abnormality, and to help diagnosis an abnormality. It is a good screening tool for woman will breast implants, pregnant woman, anyone that cannot be exposed to radiation and woman that have dense breasts. The thyroid gland makes which of the following hormones? CORRECT ANSWER Thyroxine The thyroid is a glad found in the neck that is used to regulate a person's metabolism. The thyroid glands produce the hormone thyroxine. The thyroid ultra sound is used to view the thyroid. It is an imaging method that gives a glimpse into the health of the thyroid. It is painless, and noninvasive. Normal results will include a normal size, position, and shape of the thyroid. Testicular cysts most often occur in the CORRECT ANSWER Upper pole of the testis Testicular cysts range in size from 2mm to 2cm. Most cysts occur in the upper pole of the testis. Where are the parathyroids located? CORRECT ANSWER Both behind and next to the thyroid