DMS Abdominal Ultrasound video notes (copy)

A significant overlap exists between abdominal sonographers and __ sonographers.

vascular

The organ located posterior and slightly inferior to the left lobe of the liver is the __.

pancreas

The ___ is responsible for filtering toxins and excess water to form urine.

kidney

The liver produces ___, which is stored in the gallbladder.

bile

The ___ is prone to rupture from blunt force trauma.

spleen

A normal gallbladder can measure up to __ cm in length.

10

The renal __ is where filtration occurs within the kidneys.

pyramids

The __ vein runs through the parenchyma of the liver.

inferior vena cava (IVC)

For a right upper quadrant pain, a __ exam is often performed.

RUQ

The __ is located just lateral and slightly superior to the left kidney.

spleen

The __ controls the body's blood glucose levels and aids digestion by secreting enzymes into the bowel.

pancreas

Ultrasound images of abdominal organs are most effective using a __ probe.

curved linear

The primary function of the kidneys includes regulating blood __.

pressure

Kidney echogenicity comparison often involves the left liver lobe, which is __ to the right kidney.

medial

The aorta branches into the celiac trunk and __ arteries.

superior mesenteric (SMA)

Renal pyramids appear __ on ultrasound images due to their composition.

hypoechoic

The function of the gallbladder is to store __ until it is needed for digestion.

bile

A normal kidney has a _ echotexture with slightly hypoechoic parenchyma.

heterogeneous

The _ approach during kidney scanning reduces air artifact from the bowel.

lateral

The is the largest abdominal organ that fills most of the upper abdomen.

liver

The renal artery courses from the kidney to the ___.

bladder

Most abdominal exams are grouped into __ systems rather than focusing on a single organ.

multiple

You need to perform a __ prior to scanning to clear the bowel and properly visualize the gallbladder.

fast