Bladder Scanning Sonosim Exam
Questions and Answers
To visualize deep into the pelvis, select a __________ transducer. - Correct Answers --
low-frequency phased array
-low-frequency curved array
To get an adequate transverse view of the bladder, the transducer indicator should be
__________. - Correct Answers -oriented toward the patient's anatomic right
When starting from a standardized orientation, transverse view of the bladder, rotate the
transducer __________ to convert your image to a sagittal view. - Correct Answers -90-
degrees clockwise
When viewed in a sagittal plane, the position of the uterus changes with bladder filling
(volume). - Correct Answers –True
The distance from the point of needle insertion to the transducer should be the same as
the distance from the transducer to the target object when the transducer is at 90-
degrees relative to the skin surface. - Correct Answers -True
Hash marks along the right side of the ultrasound screen represent one-millimeter
increments of depth. - Correct Answers -False
In the sagittal bladder view, the transducer indicator should be oriented towards
__________. - Correct Answers -The patient's head
When imaging a bladder with an indwelling Foley catheter, the catheter balloon is not
visible because it is filled with anechoic water and the bladder is also filled with
anechoic urine. - Correct Answers -False
Which of the following statements is correct? - Correct Answers -A ureteral jet
frequency of less than 40 percent suggests ureteral obstruction
In order to optimize imaging of the pelvic anatomy during a transabdominal ultrasound
__________. - Correct Answers -the bladder should be full
The sonographic appearance of the bladder wall should be __________. - Correct
Answers -hyperechoic and smooth
Questions and Answers
To visualize deep into the pelvis, select a __________ transducer. - Correct Answers --
low-frequency phased array
-low-frequency curved array
To get an adequate transverse view of the bladder, the transducer indicator should be
__________. - Correct Answers -oriented toward the patient's anatomic right
When starting from a standardized orientation, transverse view of the bladder, rotate the
transducer __________ to convert your image to a sagittal view. - Correct Answers -90-
degrees clockwise
When viewed in a sagittal plane, the position of the uterus changes with bladder filling
(volume). - Correct Answers –True
The distance from the point of needle insertion to the transducer should be the same as
the distance from the transducer to the target object when the transducer is at 90-
degrees relative to the skin surface. - Correct Answers -True
Hash marks along the right side of the ultrasound screen represent one-millimeter
increments of depth. - Correct Answers -False
In the sagittal bladder view, the transducer indicator should be oriented towards
__________. - Correct Answers -The patient's head
When imaging a bladder with an indwelling Foley catheter, the catheter balloon is not
visible because it is filled with anechoic water and the bladder is also filled with
anechoic urine. - Correct Answers -False
Which of the following statements is correct? - Correct Answers -A ureteral jet
frequency of less than 40 percent suggests ureteral obstruction
In order to optimize imaging of the pelvic anatomy during a transabdominal ultrasound
__________. - Correct Answers -the bladder should be full
The sonographic appearance of the bladder wall should be __________. - Correct
Answers -hyperechoic and smooth
