Edelman SPI Comprehensive Exam
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Which intensity descriptor has the lowest numerical value for the characterization of a pulsed-
wave ultrasonic field?
A: SATA
B: SPTA
C: SATP
D: SPTP
E: These intensity descriptors are only used for continuous-wave ultrasound. –
Correct Answer :A: SATA
Increased tissue heating could occur when you:
A: Decrease frequency.
B: Increase transmit power.
C: Decrease exposure time.
D: Decrease pulse repetition frequency.
E: All of the above –
Correct Answer :B: Increase transmit power.
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A study designed to determine if there is an association between an adverse effect in a
population and exposure to a particular agent is a(n):
A: Case report
B: Epidemiological study
C: In vitro study
D: In vivo study
E: Single-incident investigation –
Correct Answer :B: Epidemiological study
Which of the following actions is NOT compliant with HIPAA?
A: Cropping all patient identifiers from images used for teaching purposes.
B: Refraining from disclosing patient health information without proper authorization.
C: Reviewing your neighbors medical studies on your hospital PACS system so you can give her
your opinion of her condition.
D: Covering your daily requisition list so that the names are not visible to patients and visitors.
E: All of these actions are compliant with HIPAA. –
Correct Answer :C: Reviewing your neighbors medical studies on your hospital PACS system so
you can give her your opinion of her condition.
What does HIPAA stand for? - Correct Answer :The Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act
What does mechanical index indicate on an ultrasound system?
A: The maximum temperature increase in tissue
B: The minimum temperature increase in tissue
C: Acoustic power in milliwatts
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D: The liklihood of cavitation during an ultrasound exam
E: Minutes of exposure time before tissue heating is too great –
Correct Answer :D: The liklihood of cavitation during an ultrasound exam.
In medicine what do the initials "PHI" indicate?
A: Private health indicator
B: Personal heart index
C: Personal health information
D: Private health institute
E: Protected health information
- Correct Answer :E: Protected health information
What should you limit when the thermal index exceeds 1?
A: Overall gain
B: TGC
C: Exposure time
D: Scanning depth
E: All of the above –
Correct Answer :C: Exposure time
To practice the ALARA principle which of the following techniques should you employ?
A: Always use the least amount of Reciever gain that allows adequate tissue visualization.
B: Adjust the controls so that the MI and TI read outs exceed 1.
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C: Use the lowest transmit power that allows adequate tissue visualization.
D: Use the highest frame averaging setting.
E: Maximize exposure time. –
Correct Answer :C: Use the lowest transmit power that allows adequate tissue visualization.
The thermal index indicates:
A: Estimated maximum temperature increase in tissue
B: Minutes of exposure time before heating is too great
C: Seconds of exposure time before heating is too great
D: Acoustic power in milliwatts
E: Liklihood of cavitation –
Correct Answer :A: Estimated maximum temperature increase in tissue.
Which operator control most directly adjusts the intensity of the transmitted pulse?
A: Receiver gain
B: Depth of scanning
C: Acoustic output (transmit) power
D: Time gain compensation (TGC)
E: Pulse repetition frequency –
Correct Answer :C: Acoustic output (transmit) power
Which of the following would show the highest intensity value?
A: SATP
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Edelman SPI Comprehensive Midterm Exam 2
/Edelman SPI Exam Predictor TEST BANK
/Edelman SPI Practice Exam With Complete
Questions And Correct Answers with Deatailed
Rationales Graded A+
Which intensity descriptor has the lowest numerical value for the characterization of a pulsed-
wave ultrasonic field?
A: SATA
B: SPTA
C: SATP
D: SPTP
E: These intensity descriptors are only used for continuous-wave ultrasound. –
Correct Answer :A: SATA
Increased tissue heating could occur when you:
A: Decrease frequency.
B: Increase transmit power.
C: Decrease exposure time.
D: Decrease pulse repetition frequency.
E: All of the above –
Correct Answer :B: Increase transmit power.
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A study designed to determine if there is an association between an adverse effect in a
population and exposure to a particular agent is a(n):
A: Case report
B: Epidemiological study
C: In vitro study
D: In vivo study
E: Single-incident investigation –
Correct Answer :B: Epidemiological study
Which of the following actions is NOT compliant with HIPAA?
A: Cropping all patient identifiers from images used for teaching purposes.
B: Refraining from disclosing patient health information without proper authorization.
C: Reviewing your neighbors medical studies on your hospital PACS system so you can give her
your opinion of her condition.
D: Covering your daily requisition list so that the names are not visible to patients and visitors.
E: All of these actions are compliant with HIPAA. –
Correct Answer :C: Reviewing your neighbors medical studies on your hospital PACS system so
you can give her your opinion of her condition.
What does HIPAA stand for? - Correct Answer :The Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act
What does mechanical index indicate on an ultrasound system?
A: The maximum temperature increase in tissue
B: The minimum temperature increase in tissue
C: Acoustic power in milliwatts
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D: The liklihood of cavitation during an ultrasound exam
E: Minutes of exposure time before tissue heating is too great –
Correct Answer :D: The liklihood of cavitation during an ultrasound exam.
In medicine what do the initials "PHI" indicate?
A: Private health indicator
B: Personal heart index
C: Personal health information
D: Private health institute
E: Protected health information
- Correct Answer :E: Protected health information
What should you limit when the thermal index exceeds 1?
A: Overall gain
B: TGC
C: Exposure time
D: Scanning depth
E: All of the above –
Correct Answer :C: Exposure time
To practice the ALARA principle which of the following techniques should you employ?
A: Always use the least amount of Reciever gain that allows adequate tissue visualization.
B: Adjust the controls so that the MI and TI read outs exceed 1.
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C: Use the lowest transmit power that allows adequate tissue visualization.
D: Use the highest frame averaging setting.
E: Maximize exposure time. –
Correct Answer :C: Use the lowest transmit power that allows adequate tissue visualization.
The thermal index indicates:
A: Estimated maximum temperature increase in tissue
B: Minutes of exposure time before heating is too great
C: Seconds of exposure time before heating is too great
D: Acoustic power in milliwatts
E: Liklihood of cavitation –
Correct Answer :A: Estimated maximum temperature increase in tissue.
Which operator control most directly adjusts the intensity of the transmitted pulse?
A: Receiver gain
B: Depth of scanning
C: Acoustic output (transmit) power
D: Time gain compensation (TGC)
E: Pulse repetition frequency –
Correct Answer :C: Acoustic output (transmit) power
Which of the following would show the highest intensity value?
A: SATP
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