Abdominal Ultrasound
Question: Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of
the Quick Guide in abdominal ultrasound examinations?
A. To provide an in‐depth review of ultrasound physics
B. To offer a concise, step‐by‐step checklist for a systematic
examination
C. To detail billing procedures and administrative policies
D. To outline advanced interventional techniques
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Quick Guide is designed to serve as a concise checklist
that ensures every relevant anatomical structure and view is
systematically evaluated during an abdominal ultrasound exam.
Question 2
Chapter: Reference and Practical Guides
Section: The Sono Consultant
Question: In the “Sono Consultant” section, what is the recommended
initial step when encountering an unexpected finding?
A. Immediately refer the patient for surgery
B. Compare the current finding with prior imaging studies
C. Dismiss the finding as an artifact
D. Request an immediate second opinion from a radiologist
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The systematic approach advocated in the “Sono Consultant”
emphasizes correlating new findings with previous imaging to assess
changes over time and accurately characterize the lesion or abnormality.
,Question 3
Chapter: Reference and Practical Guides
Section: Documentation Guidelines
Question: Which element is essential according to the Documentation
Guidelines for accurate ultrasound reporting?
A. Detailed technical specifications of the ultrasound machine
B. Standardized terminology and clear anatomical labeling
C. The patient’s full family medical history
D. A narrative of the technician’s impressions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clear and standardized documentation—including the use of
uniform terminology and precise anatomical labeling—is crucial for
effective communication among clinicians and for ensuring proper
follow‐up.
Question 4
Chapter: Reference and Practical Guides
Section: Quick Guide
Question: What is the key benefit of following the Quick Guide during
an abdominal ultrasound examination?
A. It significantly reduces the overall examination time
B. It ensures a systematic evaluation of all necessary views and
structures
C. It serves as a training manual for new ultrasound equipment
D. It provides detailed patient history taking protocols
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Quick Guide’s primary role is to help the examiner
, systematically assess all required anatomical regions, thereby reducing
the risk of missing important findings.
Question 5
Chapter: Reference and Practical Guides
Section: The Sono Consultant
Question: When faced with an ambiguous ultrasound finding, the “Sono
Consultant” recommends which of the following approaches?
A. Ignoring the finding if the patient is asymptomatic
B. Correlating the finding with the patient’s clinical history and
considering further imaging
C. Immediately scheduling an invasive procedure
D. Documenting the finding without further analysis
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The “Sono Consultant” promotes a systematic strategy that
involves correlating ambiguous findings with clinical data and, when
necessary, supplementing the evaluation with additional imaging studies
to clarify the nature of the abnormality.
Question 6
Chapter: Reference and Practical Guides
Section: Documentation Guidelines
Question: According to the Documentation Guidelines, what is a critical
component when recording ultrasound findings?
A. Including detailed technical parameters of the ultrasound machine
B. Clear annotation of the scanned anatomical region with
corresponding image labels
C. Providing an extensive narrative of the scanning process
D. Recording the patient’s verbal feedback during the exam