DMSO 1110 Exam 1 Review (Unit 1 Chapters 1-3)

A comprehensive set of vocabulary terms and definitions for DMSO 1110, focused on key concepts from Chapters 1-3.

Communication Triad

A communication triad involves the sonographer, patient, and a family member; it should be avoided when confidentiality is required.

Compassion

The desire to help others with their issues.

Communication Triad

A communication triad involves the sonographer, patient, and a family member; it should be avoided when confidentiality is required.

Compassion

The desire to help others with their issues.

Sympathy

Feeling sorry or bad for someone and their situation.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of a patient.

Non-verbal Communication

Forms of communication that do not involve words, including eye contact, facial expressions, gestures, posture, and tone of voice.

Clarifying Information

The process of ensuring that both the sonographer and patient understand the situation, risks, and procedures.

Characteristics of Critical Thinking

Traits such as curiosity, open-mindedness, analytical skills, self-awareness, and effective communication.

Negative Communication Traits

Includes judgmental responses, arguing, interrupting, changing the subject, false assurances, untruthfulness, avoidance, and false reassurance.

Effective Communication Skills

Skills such as listening, observing, responding appropriately, clarifying, and gathering information.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Frequency Range

Sound frequency ranges from 1 MHz to 18-20 MHz.

Human Hearing Frequency Range

Sound frequency for human hearing is approximately 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz.

The early title used to describe sonographers.

Ultrasound Technical Specialists

Grieving Process

The 5 Stages of Grief include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

ARDMS

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, an organization responsible for registry/credentialing examinations.

False Reassurance

Giving a patient false hope regarding their diagnosis.

Technician

A person with 6 weeks to 6 months of education beyond high school.

Technologist

A person who specializes in a specific technology.

ASUTS Registry Examinations

First administered for sonographers in 1974; today taken on computers in secure test centers or online.

HIPAA

Protects the privacy and security of individuals' protected health information.

Common Use of Ultrasound

The most common use in medicine is diagnostic ultrasound.

Supportive Communication

Communication that helps navigate challenging conversations while preserving relationships.

Radiologist

A professional who can interpret all types of medical radiologic images.

Sonologist

A professional designated strictly to interpret sonographic images.

Communicating with Hearing Impairments

Use lower tone, reduce background noise, and speak face-to-face.

Communicating with Vision Impairments

Promote independence, lead them with your arm, and announce your presence.

Communicating with Speech Impairments

Speak slowly, use common vocabulary and short sentences.

Collaborative Learning

Involves students and instructors working together to enhance understanding and skills.

Color Doppler Development

Japan led the development of the color Doppler.