Which of the following changes depending on what function the sonographer is asking the ultrasound unit to perform? ultrasound unit monitor brightness ultrasound unit dashboard ultrasound unit touchscreen

Adjusting which control on the ultrasound dashboard will result in a change to the wavelength of the ultrasound wave as it propagates through tissue?

Performing a sonographic exam is an active process in which the sonographer is constantly assessing the patient by adjusting and directing the ultrasound beam to obtain diagnostic quality visualization of the internal organs and structures. True False

Communication skills required of sonographers include explaining the exam or procedure to the patient discussing the patient and/or the exam with the interpreting physician coordinating and/or scheduling the exam with the health care team taking a patient history all of the above

All of the following are assumptions that the ultrasound unit makes EXCEPT: All interfaces are encountered at an oblique angle. Ultrasound travels in a straight path. Ultrasound waves are traveling through tissue at 1.54 mm/µs. The sonographer made proper adjustments.

Which of the following can lead to spinal dysfunction in a sonographer? use of support sponges for patient positioning even distribution of weight on both legs constant shoulder abduction repetitive twisting in the neck and trunk