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Quiz: Basic Ultrasound Image Optimization: 20-881577
Quiz: Basic Ultrasound Image Optimization: 20-881577
20-881577
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Quiz
Increasing your frequency (shorter wavelength) will_____? (Select all that apply)
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Increase resolution
Decrease resolution
Increase penetration
Decrease penetration
Decreasing your frequency (longer wavelength) will_____? (Select all that apply)
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Increase resolution
Decrease resolution
Increase penetration
Decrease penetration
All of the following affect how my ultrasound image is actually formed EXCEPT____?
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Frequency
Gain
Focal Point
Depth
Which function allows you to control the amplification (brightness) of signals at different times of receipt (depths)?
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Depth
Dynamic range
Gain
TGC- Time Gain Compensation
The location on the ultrasound image where you are telling the sound wave to converge for the best resolution is the____.
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Depth
Gain
Focal point
Frequency
The range of Frequencies a probe can produce can be found____. (Select all that apply)
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On the Probe itself
On the screen during live scanning
On the bag the probe comes in
On the ultrasound Report
The function that determines the amplification of strong and weak echoes (how many shades of grey) is called___.
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Depth
Dynamic Range
Gain
TGC – Time Gain Compensation
The ultrasound machine assumes the soundwave is traveling at 1540m/sec (the average speed in soft tissue). Why do we need a close shave, alcohol and gel?
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The speed of sound through air is much faster
The speed of sound through liquid is much faster
The speed of sound through air is much slower
The speed of sound through liquid is much slower
Your depth should always be about____ past the structure of interest.
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0.5-1cm
2-3cm
4-5cm
>10cm
Ultrasound is a_____. (Select all that apply)
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Radiation wave
Soundwave bellow the range of human hearing
Soundwave above the range of human hearing
Mechanical wave
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