DMSO 1210 Final Exam (Ch. 4 Vocab)
Questions and All Correct Answers
2026/2027.
abduction - Answer -movement of a limb away from the median plant or the body
burnout - Answer - a state of mental or physical exhaustion, or both, caused by excessive and
prolonged stress
- a state of chronic work-related stresses that may be easier to prevent than it is to treat
- especially prevalent in healthcare and helping professions, victims of burnout become poorly
motivated; let their job performance slide; and frequently call out "sick" taking the so-called
mental health day
bursitis - Answer - the inflammation of one or more bursae in the body
- when bursitis occurs, movement becomes difficult and painful
- bursitis can be caused by the overuse of the joint, repetitive motions, sudden injury, and
gradual degeneration, or aging
- continuous pressure or stress on the joint greatly increases the risk of developing bursitis
-symptoms of bursitis include joint, tenderness, swelling, warmth over the joint, and stiffness
near the affected bursa
- the shoulders, elbows, an knees are the most commonly affected joints
carpal tunnel syndrome - Answer - CTS occurs when there is compression of the median nerve
that produces numbness and radiating pain in the radial-palmar aspect of the hand
- CTS is the most commonly reported nerve entrapment syndrome
- the carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway located on the palm side of your wrist and is bound
by bones and ligaments
- it serves to protect the median nerve and the nine tendons that bend the fingers
- highly repetitive motions are greater risk factor than high-force or pressure motions for CTS
- it can be caused by or aggravated by the same hand or wrist movements over and over,
especially if the wrist is bent down with the hand lower than the wrist, or making the same
wrist movements over and over
- CTS is also associated with any condition that causes pressure on the median nerve at the
wrist and can be associated with improper hand and wrist positions when using a keyboard,
whether with a computer or on the ultrasound unit
- the onset of CTS is gradual with a vague aching in the wrist that can extend to the hand or
forearm
, - common symptoms include numbness, burning, tingling, and a pricking sensations, especially
in the thumb, index, middle, and ring fingers, but not the little finger, because it is supplied by
another nerve
- treatment options include the use of wrist splints, especially when sleeping; icing the wrists;
using NSAIDs; and the injections of steroids
- prevention requires the use of ergonomic equipment and room arrangements, use of proper
body mechanics during scanning, relaxing the grip on transducers, taking breaks between
patients, and the use of wrist supports for keyboards. Wearing a textured scan glove may
reduce the need for excessive gripping of the transducer
clavicle - Answer - a bone that connects the scapula to the sternum; also known as the
collarbone
compassion fatigue - Answer - lessening or loss of sympathy for the misfortune of others,
caused by overwork and excessive emotional demands
- first emerges in the 1990s to describe the mental distancing some healthcare professionals
develop as a way to protect themselves
- compassion fatigue is caused by overwork and excessive emotional demands, and the
symptoms are varied
- unlike burnout, rest or change of scene cannot alleviate compassion fatigue
- overcoming compassion fatigue requires changing a person's perspective on the needs he or
she tries to meet and honestly inspecting the true motivation behind the wish or need to help
and support others
-( look at box 4.12 strategies for combating compassion fatigue)
- overcoming compassion fatigue requires changing a person's perspective on the needs he or
she tries to meet and honestly inspecting the true motivation behind the wish or need to help
and support others
- as caregiving professionals, sonographers must learn to empathize without absorbing their
patients' pain
- discussing your feelings with a trusted and objective colleague, another sonographer, or a
professional is an important step toward destressing
de Quervain disease - Answer - a painful inflammation of the tendons, called tenosynovitis, on
the thumb side of the wrist
- it has become popular problem caused by texting and playing video games
- symptoms include discomfort when turning the wrist, difficulty moving your thumb and wrist
when performing something that involves grasping or pinching, a sticking sensation in your
thumb or crackling noises over the tendon when moving it, and swelling near the base of the
thumb
-treatments include thumb splinting, heat or cold applied to the joint, whichever is most
beneficial, especially after a difficult examination; and NSAIDs as indicated
Questions and All Correct Answers
2026/2027.
abduction - Answer -movement of a limb away from the median plant or the body
burnout - Answer - a state of mental or physical exhaustion, or both, caused by excessive and
prolonged stress
- a state of chronic work-related stresses that may be easier to prevent than it is to treat
- especially prevalent in healthcare and helping professions, victims of burnout become poorly
motivated; let their job performance slide; and frequently call out "sick" taking the so-called
mental health day
bursitis - Answer - the inflammation of one or more bursae in the body
- when bursitis occurs, movement becomes difficult and painful
- bursitis can be caused by the overuse of the joint, repetitive motions, sudden injury, and
gradual degeneration, or aging
- continuous pressure or stress on the joint greatly increases the risk of developing bursitis
-symptoms of bursitis include joint, tenderness, swelling, warmth over the joint, and stiffness
near the affected bursa
- the shoulders, elbows, an knees are the most commonly affected joints
carpal tunnel syndrome - Answer - CTS occurs when there is compression of the median nerve
that produces numbness and radiating pain in the radial-palmar aspect of the hand
- CTS is the most commonly reported nerve entrapment syndrome
- the carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway located on the palm side of your wrist and is bound
by bones and ligaments
- it serves to protect the median nerve and the nine tendons that bend the fingers
- highly repetitive motions are greater risk factor than high-force or pressure motions for CTS
- it can be caused by or aggravated by the same hand or wrist movements over and over,
especially if the wrist is bent down with the hand lower than the wrist, or making the same
wrist movements over and over
- CTS is also associated with any condition that causes pressure on the median nerve at the
wrist and can be associated with improper hand and wrist positions when using a keyboard,
whether with a computer or on the ultrasound unit
- the onset of CTS is gradual with a vague aching in the wrist that can extend to the hand or
forearm
, - common symptoms include numbness, burning, tingling, and a pricking sensations, especially
in the thumb, index, middle, and ring fingers, but not the little finger, because it is supplied by
another nerve
- treatment options include the use of wrist splints, especially when sleeping; icing the wrists;
using NSAIDs; and the injections of steroids
- prevention requires the use of ergonomic equipment and room arrangements, use of proper
body mechanics during scanning, relaxing the grip on transducers, taking breaks between
patients, and the use of wrist supports for keyboards. Wearing a textured scan glove may
reduce the need for excessive gripping of the transducer
clavicle - Answer - a bone that connects the scapula to the sternum; also known as the
collarbone
compassion fatigue - Answer - lessening or loss of sympathy for the misfortune of others,
caused by overwork and excessive emotional demands
- first emerges in the 1990s to describe the mental distancing some healthcare professionals
develop as a way to protect themselves
- compassion fatigue is caused by overwork and excessive emotional demands, and the
symptoms are varied
- unlike burnout, rest or change of scene cannot alleviate compassion fatigue
- overcoming compassion fatigue requires changing a person's perspective on the needs he or
she tries to meet and honestly inspecting the true motivation behind the wish or need to help
and support others
-( look at box 4.12 strategies for combating compassion fatigue)
- overcoming compassion fatigue requires changing a person's perspective on the needs he or
she tries to meet and honestly inspecting the true motivation behind the wish or need to help
and support others
- as caregiving professionals, sonographers must learn to empathize without absorbing their
patients' pain
- discussing your feelings with a trusted and objective colleague, another sonographer, or a
professional is an important step toward destressing
de Quervain disease - Answer - a painful inflammation of the tendons, called tenosynovitis, on
the thumb side of the wrist
- it has become popular problem caused by texting and playing video games
- symptoms include discomfort when turning the wrist, difficulty moving your thumb and wrist
when performing something that involves grasping or pinching, a sticking sensation in your
thumb or crackling noises over the tendon when moving it, and swelling near the base of the
thumb
-treatments include thumb splinting, heat or cold applied to the joint, whichever is most
beneficial, especially after a difficult examination; and NSAIDs as indicated
