SON 290B - Sonography Registry Review

1. Describe the propagation of ultrasound through tissue including attenuation, reflection, diffraction, refraction, scattering and absorption.
2. Discuss the various types of transducers including transducer construction, properties, advantages and disadvantages.
3. Describe the different ultrasound modes and discuss the equipment and settings related to each.
4. Discuss computers used in ultrasound machines and image recording devices.
5. Discuss ultrasound safety and possible biological effects.
6. Describe an effective QA/AC program for an ultrasound lab and discuss its importance.
7. Describe ultrasound artifacts and discuss ways to reduce or eliminate them.
8. Pass a 200 question comprehensive ultrasound physics mock registry review exam with a minimum score of 75%.
9. Discuss normal and abnormal ultrasound images of the liver, biliary system and gallbladder; disease processes involving the liver, gallbladder and biliary system; lab values; differential diagnosis and prognosis.
10. Discuss the normal and abnormal ultrasound images of the urinary system; disease processes involving the urinary system; lab values; differential diagnosis and prognosis.
11. Identify normal and abnormal ultrasound images of the vascular system; discuss disease processes involving the vascular system; lab values; differential diagnosis and prognosis.
12. Identify normal and abnormal ultrasound images of the pancreas, spleen, and gastrointestinal organs; discuss disease processes involving these organ systems; lab values; differential diagnosis and prognosis.
13. Identify normal and abnormal ultrasound images of the thyroid, breast, prostate, and scrotum; discuss disease processes involving these organ systems; lab values; differential diagnosis and prognosis.
14. Pass a 200 question mock abdominal ultrasound registry exam with a minimum score of 75%.
15. Identify normal and abnormal ultrasound images of the female pelvis including uterus, ovaries, and adnexal areas; discuss disease processes involving the female reproductive system; lab values; differential diagnosis and prognosis.
16. Identify normal and abnormal ultrasound images of first trimester pregnancy; discuss complications of first trimester pregnancy; lab values; differential diagnosis and prognosis.
17. Identify normal and abnormal ultrasound images of second and third trimester pregnancy; discuss complications of second and third trimester pregnancy; lab values; differential diagnosis and prognosis.
18. Pass a 200 question mock OB/GYN registry exam with a minimum score of 75%.