Category: Writing

Which of the following statements would be considered an
acceptable disadvantage of endovaginal imaging?
a. Endovaginal imaging has a limited field of view.
b.The resolution of endovaginal imaging is reduced compared
to transabdominal imaging.
c. Endovaginal imaging is more time consuming than
transabdominal imaging.
d. Endovaginal imaging can only be performed by female
sonographers.

All of the following are proper techniques for providing
patient care for patients during a pelvic sonogram except:
a. All transducers and their cords should be cleaned before
performing a pelvic sonogram.
b. Endovaginal transducers should be soaked in a
disinfectant.
c. A probe cover should be placed on the transducer for
transabdominal imaging to prevent the spread of infection.
d. Sterile jelly should be used as a lubricant for
endovaginal imaging.

Malignant ovarian tumors may leak mucinous material, a
condition known as:
a. Dandy–Walker syndrome
b. Pseudomyxoma peritonei
c. Asherman syndrome
d. Fitz-Hugh–Curtis syndrome

Which of the following is best described as an artifact that
is produced by a strong reflector and results in a copy of the anatomy being placed
deeper than the correct location?
a. Reverberation
b. Mirror image
c. Acoustic shadowing
d. Comet tail

Which of following most often leads to an elevation of
CA-125?
a. Ovarian carcinoma
b. Fitz-Hugh–Curtis syndrome
c. Ovarian torsion
d. Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

Which of the following definitions best describes the term
adnexa?
a. The area posterior to the uterus, between the uterus and
rectum.
b. The area located posterior to the broad ligaments and
adjacent to the uterus.
c. The area anterior to the uterus, between the uterus and
urinary bladder.
d. The area lateral to the iliac crest and posterior to the
pubic symphysis.

Which of the following is best defined as difficult or
painful menstruation?
a. Dysmenorrhea
b. Dyspareunia c. Dysuria
d. Menorrhagia

The right ovarian vein drains directly into the:
a. Right renal vein
b. Aorta
c. Inferior vena cava
d. Common iliac vein

Which of the following would typically not be associated
with amenorrhea?
a. Asherman syndrome
b. Polycystic ovarian disease
c. Pregnancy
d. Adenomyosis

The anterior cul-de-sac is also referred to as the:
a. Space of Retzius
b. Rectouterine pouch
c. Pouch of Douglas
d. Vesicouterine pouch