CVS100 exam 1 REVIEW study guide

Sagittal/Longitudinal divides the body into

right and left section

Coronal/Frontal divides the body into

anterior and posterior sections

transverse divides the body into

superior and inferior portions

oblique divides the body into

any section other than the other three (sagittal, coronal, transverse)

Anatomically the Carotid Artery lies more _____ to the Internal Jugular Vein

medial

when scanning transverse, the index is always to the patients _____ side. Vessels will appear ____.

• right

• round

a smaller depth number means

decreased depth, closer image

larger depth number means

increased depth, farther away image

left side of the screen represents

the side of the transducer closer to the index (with the index)

when in long view, left side of screen and index represents

superior portion of the body when in long view

when in long view, right side of the transducer

the inferior portion of the body

When doing BP on a patient with an open wound, place the cuff either

either above or below open wound when possible

Vascular sonographers may encounter patients that have

amputated limbs or are being evaluated for amputation

For safety purposes with high risk patients

call a coworker to stay with the patients instead of leaving them alone in the room

Legally sonographers are not allowed to discuss ______ at any point of the exam

patient pathologies

anechoic

Without echoes, fluid filled spaces

hyperechoic

Bright appearances echoes, calcification, pericardium

homogenous

even echoes

invasive procedures include, but are not limited to

fine-needle aspirations, tissue biopsies, injections, fluid drainage, or insertion of a marker

noninvasive procedures

• Basic ultrasound of any speciality

• Can be performed on Adults, Pediatrics and Fetuses

Chaperones are necessary during studies like

breast, scrotum or transvaginal ultrasound examination

OSHA mandates ________.

Universal Precautions

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability act

Established to protect patients' medical records