SPI Exam: Part 1 (Patient Care,
Safety, and Communication)
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What action below would be most in keeping with the ALARA
principle while performing a diagnostic ultrasound exam?
A. Allow multiple students to scan an obstetric patient because the
fetus is in a good position for imaging.
B. Prolong the sonographic examination to make videos of the fetus
for each family member.
C. Complete the diagnostic scan in a timely fashion at the lowest
output power that achieves a quality image.
D. Maximize the acoustic output to brighten the overall image.
E. Extend the sonographic examination beyond the intended scope of
the exam requisition. - CORRECT ANSWER -C
,During performance of an obstetric ultrasound exam, you adjust the
system parameters to improve the image. Which of the following
parameters would increase acoustic exposure?
A. Increase receiver gain
B. Increase TGC
C. Increase frequency
D. Increase transmit power
E. Increase frame averaging (persistence) - CORRECT ANSWER -
D
While performing a sonogram, to minimize risk to the fetus, which
imaging mode trade off would be most applicable?
A. Use M-mode instead of pulsed-wave Doppler to measure the fetal
heart rate
B. Use color Doppler instead of power Doppler to image the
umbilical cord
, C. Use pulsed-wave Doppler instead of power Doppler to evaluate the
fetal heart
D. Use harmonics instead of fundamental to image the fetal spine
E. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER -A
What potential bioeffect occurs through absorption of sound energy
by tissue?
A. Cavitation
В. Нeating
C. Attenuation
D. Reflection
E. Refraction - CORRECT ANSWER -B
When practicing universal precautions, you should do all of the
following EXCEPT:
A. Wear gloves when there is a potential for contact with patient
bodily fluids.
Safety, and Communication)
Actual Test Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers /
Already Graded A+
What action below would be most in keeping with the ALARA
principle while performing a diagnostic ultrasound exam?
A. Allow multiple students to scan an obstetric patient because the
fetus is in a good position for imaging.
B. Prolong the sonographic examination to make videos of the fetus
for each family member.
C. Complete the diagnostic scan in a timely fashion at the lowest
output power that achieves a quality image.
D. Maximize the acoustic output to brighten the overall image.
E. Extend the sonographic examination beyond the intended scope of
the exam requisition. - CORRECT ANSWER -C
,During performance of an obstetric ultrasound exam, you adjust the
system parameters to improve the image. Which of the following
parameters would increase acoustic exposure?
A. Increase receiver gain
B. Increase TGC
C. Increase frequency
D. Increase transmit power
E. Increase frame averaging (persistence) - CORRECT ANSWER -
D
While performing a sonogram, to minimize risk to the fetus, which
imaging mode trade off would be most applicable?
A. Use M-mode instead of pulsed-wave Doppler to measure the fetal
heart rate
B. Use color Doppler instead of power Doppler to image the
umbilical cord
, C. Use pulsed-wave Doppler instead of power Doppler to evaluate the
fetal heart
D. Use harmonics instead of fundamental to image the fetal spine
E. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER -A
What potential bioeffect occurs through absorption of sound energy
by tissue?
A. Cavitation
В. Нeating
C. Attenuation
D. Reflection
E. Refraction - CORRECT ANSWER -B
When practicing universal precautions, you should do all of the
following EXCEPT:
A. Wear gloves when there is a potential for contact with patient
bodily fluids.
