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ARDMS SPI EXAM LATEST 2023-2024 REAL EXAM 50 QUESTIONSAND CORRECT ANSWERS|AGRADE

ARDMS- SPI The horizontal axis, or x-axis Ans- Runs side to side The vertical axis, or y-axis Ans- Runs up and down Unrelated Ans- Two items that are not associated Related or Proportional Ans- Two items that are associated or affiliated However, the relationship between the items does not have to be specified Directly related or Directly proportional Ans- Two items that are associated such that when one item increases, the other increases Inversely related or inversely proportional An...

ARDMS SPI Practice Exam B Which artifact is illustrated by this image? Ans- a) Shadowing b) Side Lobe c) Reverberation d) Mirroring What is increased if the pulse duration is decreased? Ans- a) Bandwidth b) Line Density c) Frame Rate d) Duty Factor What is the most appropriate action for the sonographer to take when receiving a verbal order for an exam? Ans- a) Deny performance of the exam until a written request is received b) Seek approval from supervisor c) Verbally repeat the r...

ARDMS SPI STUDY GUIDE 2023 In soft tissue, if the frequency of a wave is increased the Propagation Speed (PS) will... Ans- Remain the Same because stiffness and density affect Propagation Speed. What is the audible range? Ans- 20-20,000Hz >20,000Hz=Ultrasound Frequency is measured in Ans- Hertz (Hz) is Cycles per Second Not affected by sonographer Increase Frequency; Decrease Depth A period is the length of time it takes for Ans- one complete wavelength to pass a fixed point PRP...

ARDMS SPI Exam Already Graded A+ Which gain will increase the risk of bioeffects? a. transmit b. receive c. gain d. overall gain Ans- a. transmit Which of the following is considered the memory of an ultrasound instrument? a. pulser b. transducer c. receiver d. beam former e. digital scan converter f. display monitor Ans- e. digital scan converter Spectral broadening suggest: a. laminar flow b. turbulent flow c. flow away from the transducer d. flow towards the transducer Ans- b...

the two approaches used to evaluate the female pelvis are: Correct Answer: transabdominal and transvaginal this approach requires a full bladder and a 3.5 - 5 MHz transducer Correct Answer: transabdominal this approach uses an empty bladder and a transducer with a frequency 7.5 - 10 MHz Correct Answer: transvaginal two additional terms for the external female genitalia are: Correct Answer: vulva and pudendum A pad of fatty tissue and thick skin that over lies the symphysis pubis ...

3 causes of venous thrombosis also called, Virchow's Triad Correct Answer: Venous stasis, trauma/endothelial damage, hypercoagulability Venous stasis Correct Answer: Slowed blood flow in veins. Caused by immobility, myocardial infarction, CHF, hypotension, COPD, obesity, pregnancy, previous DVT, extrinsic compression, SVC syndrome, paraplegia, surgery associated conditions. 2 types of Trauma/endothelial damage Correct Answer: Intrinsic and extrinsic Intrinsic trauma is Correct Answe...

The congenital cardiac anaomaly seen most frequently in adults is: A. Ebstein's anomaly B. Bicuspid aortic valve C. Ventricular septal defect D. Endocardial cushion defect Correct Answer: B. Bicuspid aortic valve Which endocardiographic window is used in the detection and assessment of the inferior vena cava? A. apical B. subcostal C. parasternal D. suprsternal Correct Answer: B. Subcostal What is the number and location of the papillary muscles of a normal mitral valve? ...

Progression of which of the following abnormalities flattens the portal veins? Correct Answer: Biliary obstruction The wall thickness in a normal fasting gallbladder should not exceed Correct Answer: 3 mm This color Doppler sonogram is most likely demonstrating which of the following abnormalities? Correct Answer: Pseudoaneurysm This color Doppler image demonstrates turbulent swirling blood flow within a fluid collection, classic sonographic findings of a common femoral artery pseudo...

ARDMS SPI Practice A & B exam Questions and Answers (2022/2023) (Verified Answers)