ultrasound quiz 2

Anastomosis

A connection made surgically between adjacent blood vessels, parts of the intestine, or other channels of the body, or the operation in which this is constructed

Amnioncity

The number of amniotic (inner) membranes that surround fetuses in multiple pregnancy (determine if it’s low or high risk pregnancy)

Dizygotic twins

Independent fertilization. Fraternal twins. Two ova.

Monozygotic

Identical twins. One ovum that separates into two.

Bifurcation

The splitting of a vessel into two

Crown rump length

The measurement of the fetus from crown to rump, 1st trimester.

Cut de sac

A blind pouch or cavity that is closed at one end(posterior). Used specifically to the rectouterine (pouch or Douglas), most dependent

Hyperemia

Increased blood flow to an organ or structure

Hypertrophy

The increase in the size of an organ or tissue due to the enlargement of its cells. excessive growth.

Lymphadenopathy

Refers to the swelling of lymph nodes which can be secondary to bacterial, viral, or fungal infections, autoimmune disease, and malignancy.

Which is a normal lymph node

A

Murphy sign

Medical maneuver used to help differentiate pain in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen during a physical exam.

Torsion

Twisting

Valsalva maneuver

Breathing technique that can help diagnose abdominal hernias, including inguinal hernias. Increases intra abdominal which makes the hernia sac more visible by causing it to enlarge and protrude

Patient prep: ABD

Fasting 8 hours prior

Patient prep: ABD soft tissue

No prep

Patient prep: pelvis

4 × 8oz water, 1 hour prior

Patient prep: limited pelvis

EV only, no prep

Patient prep: renal

4 × 8oz water, 1 hour prior

No prep necessary:

Thyroid, upper and lower extremities, lumps, bumps, carotid, scrotum

What is A?

Kidney

4 organs included in the abdominal protocol:

Gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys and spleen

Depth

Focal point should be lower

Fallopian tubes

Rarely visible unless something is wrong