DMS 600 – Small Parts – Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Practice Questions
with Correct Answers
What condition results from twisting of the spermatic cord, cutting off blood supply to the
testis?
Hydrocele
Varicocele
Testicular torsion
Epididymitis Testicular torsion
Which of the following conditions is more commonly found in patients with a history of
vasectomy?
Scrotal hernia
Sperm granuloma
Torsion
Hydrocele Sperm granuloma
Hydroceles are the most common cause of painless scrotal swelling.
True
,False true
Testicular torsion is a medical emergency that requires surgical intervention within 24 hours for
optimal salvage rates.
True
False false
Epididymal cysts, spermatoceles, and tunica albuginea cysts are usually symptomatic and
require immediate treatment.
True
False false
Varicoceles are more commonly found on the left side due to venous drainage anatomy.
True
False true
A ________________is a collection of blood within the tunica vaginalis, often caused by
trauma. hematocele
The diameter of a varicocele measures more than _____ millimeters (mm).
,4
2
3
5 2
The testes are covered by a fibrous capsule formed by the:
dartos muscle.
cremaster muscle.
Cowper's fascia.
tunica albuginea. tunica albuginea.
The testes measure:
4 cm long, 3 cm in diameter (AP), 3 cm wide.
2 cm long, 5 cm in diameter (AP), 5 cm wide.
5 cm long, 2 cm in diameter (AP), 2 cm wide.
6 cm long, 3 cm in diameter (anteroposteriorly [AP]), 3 cm wide. 4 cm long, 3 cm in diameter
(AP), 3 cm wide.
, Sonographic characteristics of the normal testis include a(n):
homogeneous pattern with medium-level echoes.
homogeneous pattern with low-level internal echoes.
inhomogeneous pattern with dense internal echoes.
inhomogeneous pattern with medium-level echoes. homogeneous pattern with medium-
level echoes.
A linear stripe of variable thickness and echogenicity running through the testis in a
craniocaudal direction represents the:
dartos muscle.
mediastinum testis.
Cowper's fascia.
epithelial layer. mediastinum testis.
The epididymis courses ________________ to the testis.
anterior and inferior
with Correct Answers
What condition results from twisting of the spermatic cord, cutting off blood supply to the
testis?
Hydrocele
Varicocele
Testicular torsion
Epididymitis Testicular torsion
Which of the following conditions is more commonly found in patients with a history of
vasectomy?
Scrotal hernia
Sperm granuloma
Torsion
Hydrocele Sperm granuloma
Hydroceles are the most common cause of painless scrotal swelling.
True
,False true
Testicular torsion is a medical emergency that requires surgical intervention within 24 hours for
optimal salvage rates.
True
False false
Epididymal cysts, spermatoceles, and tunica albuginea cysts are usually symptomatic and
require immediate treatment.
True
False false
Varicoceles are more commonly found on the left side due to venous drainage anatomy.
True
False true
A ________________is a collection of blood within the tunica vaginalis, often caused by
trauma. hematocele
The diameter of a varicocele measures more than _____ millimeters (mm).
,4
2
3
5 2
The testes are covered by a fibrous capsule formed by the:
dartos muscle.
cremaster muscle.
Cowper's fascia.
tunica albuginea. tunica albuginea.
The testes measure:
4 cm long, 3 cm in diameter (AP), 3 cm wide.
2 cm long, 5 cm in diameter (AP), 5 cm wide.
5 cm long, 2 cm in diameter (AP), 2 cm wide.
6 cm long, 3 cm in diameter (anteroposteriorly [AP]), 3 cm wide. 4 cm long, 3 cm in diameter
(AP), 3 cm wide.
, Sonographic characteristics of the normal testis include a(n):
homogeneous pattern with medium-level echoes.
homogeneous pattern with low-level internal echoes.
inhomogeneous pattern with dense internal echoes.
inhomogeneous pattern with medium-level echoes. homogeneous pattern with medium-
level echoes.
A linear stripe of variable thickness and echogenicity running through the testis in a
craniocaudal direction represents the:
dartos muscle.
mediastinum testis.
Cowper's fascia.
epithelial layer. mediastinum testis.
The epididymis courses ________________ to the testis.
anterior and inferior
