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Davies Breast ARDMS Questions with
100% Correct Answers
Which artifact may cause structures to look deeper than they actually are?
A. Side lobe
B. Shadowing
C. Refraction
D. Propagation speed error
E. Slice thickness Correct Answer: D. propagation speed error
The optimum operating frequency for a broad-bandwidth transducer would
be:
A. 6 MHz
B. 7 MHz
C. 8 MHz
D. 9 MHz
E. 10 MHz Correct Answer: C. 8
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In breast sonography, which of the following is NOT significantly affected by the
limited field of view when imaging superficial structures?
A. Contrast resolution
B. Spatial resolution
C. Axial resolution
D. Lateral resolution
E. Temporal resolution Correct Answer: E. temporal resolution
Which of the following affects the actual intensity of the sound utilized for
imaging?
A. TGC
B. Output power
C. Overall gain
D. Dynamic range
E. Harmonics Correct Answer: B. output power
The dynamic range of a display is the:
A, Number of gray shades
B. Depth of focal zone
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C. Intensity of sound utilized
D. Image scale
E. Output power Correct Answer: A. number of gray shades
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Using color/power Doppler while a patient hums to better delineate a mass is
called:
A. Aliasing
B. Spectral mirroring
C. Ring-down
D. Harmonics
E. Fremitus Correct Answer: E. fremitus
7. A standoff pad thicker than 1 cm is NOT recommended because it will:
A. Make the skin line look thicker than normal.
B. Affect the optimal placement of the fixed elevation plane focus.
C. Compress the mammary layer and make it look fibrotic.
D. Cause enhancement of echoes in the mammary zone.
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E. Cause decreased penetration and an inability to see the chest wall. Correct
Answer: B. affect the optimal placement of the fixed elevation plane focus
Which type of transducer does NOT allow the sonographer to vary the focusing
capabilities?
A. Electronic linear array
B. Electronic convex array
C. Annular array
D. Mechanical sector
E. Electronic sector Correct Answer: D. mechanical sector
9. When taking patient history for a breast sonogram, what information from a
previous mammogram would NOT be considered relevant?
A. Symmetry of breasts
B. Location of a questionable lesion
C. Size of a questionable lesion
D. Date and results of a previous mammogram
E. Name of the radiographer Correct Answer: E. Name of radiologist
10. Image amplitude is affected by:
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Davies Breast ARDMS Questions with
100% Correct Answers
Which artifact may cause structures to look deeper than they actually are?
A. Side lobe
B. Shadowing
C. Refraction
D. Propagation speed error
E. Slice thickness Correct Answer: D. propagation speed error
The optimum operating frequency for a broad-bandwidth transducer would
be:
A. 6 MHz
B. 7 MHz
C. 8 MHz
D. 9 MHz
E. 10 MHz Correct Answer: C. 8
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In breast sonography, which of the following is NOT significantly affected by the
limited field of view when imaging superficial structures?
A. Contrast resolution
B. Spatial resolution
C. Axial resolution
D. Lateral resolution
E. Temporal resolution Correct Answer: E. temporal resolution
Which of the following affects the actual intensity of the sound utilized for
imaging?
A. TGC
B. Output power
C. Overall gain
D. Dynamic range
E. Harmonics Correct Answer: B. output power
The dynamic range of a display is the:
A, Number of gray shades
B. Depth of focal zone
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C. Intensity of sound utilized
D. Image scale
E. Output power Correct Answer: A. number of gray shades
6.
Using color/power Doppler while a patient hums to better delineate a mass is
called:
A. Aliasing
B. Spectral mirroring
C. Ring-down
D. Harmonics
E. Fremitus Correct Answer: E. fremitus
7. A standoff pad thicker than 1 cm is NOT recommended because it will:
A. Make the skin line look thicker than normal.
B. Affect the optimal placement of the fixed elevation plane focus.
C. Compress the mammary layer and make it look fibrotic.
D. Cause enhancement of echoes in the mammary zone.
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E. Cause decreased penetration and an inability to see the chest wall. Correct
Answer: B. affect the optimal placement of the fixed elevation plane focus
Which type of transducer does NOT allow the sonographer to vary the focusing
capabilities?
A. Electronic linear array
B. Electronic convex array
C. Annular array
D. Mechanical sector
E. Electronic sector Correct Answer: D. mechanical sector
9. When taking patient history for a breast sonogram, what information from a
previous mammogram would NOT be considered relevant?
A. Symmetry of breasts
B. Location of a questionable lesion
C. Size of a questionable lesion
D. Date and results of a previous mammogram
E. Name of the radiographer Correct Answer: E. Name of radiologist
10. Image amplitude is affected by:
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