Lesson 1B

Question 1

Why do you need a technical impression sheet? (3)

Answer 1

1. You are the eyes for the radiologist
2. The radiologist cant see whats going on in real time
3. Your own protection to prove that stuff was completed

Question 2

Why is a scan protocol important? (2)

Answer 2

1. All the scans are the same

2. Everyone is receiving the same level of care

Question 3

What should be part of a protocol? (2)

Answer 3

1. Types of pictures needed

2. Required measurements

Question 4

What is the role of the sonographer? (2)

Answer 4

1. Is to perform the ultrasound scan

2. Document observations

Question 5

What should a technical impression not include? (2)

Answer 5

1. Interpretations

2. Differential diagnoses

Question 6

What should official documentation for US images include? (4)

Answer 6

1. Patient’s name and other identifying information
2. Facility’s identifying information
3. Date of ultrasound examination
4. Image orientation when appropriate

Question 7

What is recommended for sonography Canada for protocol guidelines and US examinations?

Answer 7

That each ultrasound department should compile a complete set of examination protocols for procedures carried out in their facility