Core Clinical Renal SonoSim
None of the aboveWhich of the following statements regarding renal ultrasound is false? - Answer-None
of the above
Which of the following characterizes important anatomic features to consider when performing renal
ultrasound? - Answer--The kidneys reside in the retroperitoneal space.
-The superior poles of the kidneys may be located above the costal margin.
-The kidney's long axis does not align perfectly with the body's coronal plane.
-Optimal visualization of the kidneys may require rotation of the transducer from an initial, conventional
long-axis imaging plane of the body.
The normal adult kidney's architecture is characterized by __________. - Answer-None of the above
Which of the following statements is incorrect? - Answer-The major calyces coalesce to form the renal
vein.
The renal hilum contains the renal artery and vein, which cannot be distinguished with ultrasonography.
- Answer-False
The ureters are easily traced with sonography along their entire course from the kidneys to the bladder.
- Answer-False
, Which of the following statements regarding renal sonography is correct? - Answer-The renal sinus is
highly echogenic, but anechoic areas will be seen within it when it fills with urine.
There is no role for using a low-frequency, phased-array transducer in renal sonography. - Answer-False
Imaging the right kidney __________. - Answer-is typically easier than imaging the left kidney
Which of the following statements regarding imaging the right kidney is correct? - Answer-A left lateral
decubitus position may optimize image window acquisition.
Optimal renal imaging technique consists of imaging the entire kidney in two orthogonal planes. -
Answer-True
Imaging the left kidney __________. - Answer--is typically more difficult than imaging the right kidney
-is complicated by the spleen's smaller imaging window
-requires more probe manipulation than imaging the right kidney
-often utilizes a right lateral decubitus position
The presence of a ureteral jet effectively excludes an ipsilateral ureteral calculus. - Answer-False
Sonographic findings suggestive of low-grade hydronephrosis are highly specific and always imply an
underlying pathologic condition. - Answer-False
Sonographic findings of Grade I, or mild, hydronephrosis may occasionally be noted in pregnant
patients. - Answer-True
None of the aboveWhich of the following statements regarding renal ultrasound is false? - Answer-None
of the above
Which of the following characterizes important anatomic features to consider when performing renal
ultrasound? - Answer--The kidneys reside in the retroperitoneal space.
-The superior poles of the kidneys may be located above the costal margin.
-The kidney's long axis does not align perfectly with the body's coronal plane.
-Optimal visualization of the kidneys may require rotation of the transducer from an initial, conventional
long-axis imaging plane of the body.
The normal adult kidney's architecture is characterized by __________. - Answer-None of the above
Which of the following statements is incorrect? - Answer-The major calyces coalesce to form the renal
vein.
The renal hilum contains the renal artery and vein, which cannot be distinguished with ultrasonography.
- Answer-False
The ureters are easily traced with sonography along their entire course from the kidneys to the bladder.
- Answer-False
, Which of the following statements regarding renal sonography is correct? - Answer-The renal sinus is
highly echogenic, but anechoic areas will be seen within it when it fills with urine.
There is no role for using a low-frequency, phased-array transducer in renal sonography. - Answer-False
Imaging the right kidney __________. - Answer-is typically easier than imaging the left kidney
Which of the following statements regarding imaging the right kidney is correct? - Answer-A left lateral
decubitus position may optimize image window acquisition.
Optimal renal imaging technique consists of imaging the entire kidney in two orthogonal planes. -
Answer-True
Imaging the left kidney __________. - Answer--is typically more difficult than imaging the right kidney
-is complicated by the spleen's smaller imaging window
-requires more probe manipulation than imaging the right kidney
-often utilizes a right lateral decubitus position
The presence of a ureteral jet effectively excludes an ipsilateral ureteral calculus. - Answer-False
Sonographic findings suggestive of low-grade hydronephrosis are highly specific and always imply an
underlying pathologic condition. - Answer-False
Sonographic findings of Grade I, or mild, hydronephrosis may occasionally be noted in pregnant
patients. - Answer-True
