Diagnostic Medical Sonography Practice Quiz

Test your knowledge on diagnostic medical sonography with this quiz covering ultrasound waves, imaging techniques, and applications.

#1

Which type of waves are used in diagnostic medical sonography?

Radio waves
Microwaves
Ultrasound waves
Infrared waves
#2

Which anatomical structures are commonly assessed using abdominal ultrasound?

Lungs
Liver, gallbladder, and kidneys
Brain
Heart
#3

In obstetric ultrasound, what does the term 'gestational sac' represent?

Fluid-filled sac surrounding the fetus
Placenta
Amniotic fluid
Umbilical cord
#4

Which medical condition can be diagnosed using transvaginal ultrasound?

Pneumonia
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Ovarian cysts
Fractured bones
#5

Which imaging technique is commonly used for assessing soft tissue injuries, such as muscle and ligament damage?

CT scan
MRI
X-ray
Ultrasound
#6

What is the primary purpose of a Doppler ultrasound in medical imaging?

To measure blood pressure
To detect blood clots
To assess blood flow
To examine bone density
#7

Which imaging modality is often used to visualize fetal development during pregnancy?

CT scan
MRI
X-ray
Ultrasound
#8

What is the term for the gel applied to the skin during an ultrasound examination?

Lubricant
Conductive gel
Adhesive
Antiseptic gel
#9

Which Doppler shift is indicative of blood moving toward the transducer in ultrasound imaging?

Positive Doppler shift
Negative Doppler shift
Zero Doppler shift
Static Doppler shift
#10

Which of the following is a potential limitation of ultrasound imaging?

Limited penetration through bone
High radiation exposure
Low cost
Long imaging time
#11

What is the purpose of color Doppler ultrasound in vascular imaging?

To visualize bone structures
To assess blood flow direction and velocity
To measure cardiac output
To detect tumors
#12

What is the frequency range of ultrasound waves typically used in medical sonography?

20 to 20,000 hertz
2 to 20 megahertz
200 to 2,000 kilohertz
2 to 200 kilohertz
#13

In echocardiography, what does the term 'ejection fraction' refer to?

Heart rate
Blood pressure
Percentage of blood pumped out of the heart with each contraction
Cardiac output
#14

What is the purpose of a transducer in medical sonography?

To display images on the screen
To generate ultrasound waves
To record patient information
To administer medications
#15

Which type of ultrasound imaging is commonly used for musculoskeletal examinations?

2D ultrasound
3D ultrasound
Color Doppler ultrasound
Power Doppler ultrasound
#16

Which ultrasound imaging technique is useful for evaluating soft tissues and blood vessels in real-time?

2D ultrasound
3D ultrasound
Duplex ultrasound
M-mode ultrasound
#17

What is the primary advantage of 3D ultrasound over 2D ultrasound?

Higher resolution
Real-time imaging
Volume visualization
Faster scanning speed

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