History
Cardiac sonography is a branch of what broader imaging modality?
What is ultrasound?
What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection?
What is hand hygiene
This life-threatening complication involves the accumulation of fluid in the pericardial sac that impairs heart function.
What is a cardiac tamponade?
What development in the 1980s allowed sonographers to see blood flow in real time?
What is color doppler?
If a cardiac sonographer scans the incorrect patient, what may they be guilty of?
What is battery
When should you wash your hands when working with patients?
What is before and after patient contact, after removing gloves, and after contact with bodily fluids?
This drug is often prescribed to slow the heart rate and lower blood pressure.
What is a Beta Blocker
In what decade was two-dimensional (2D) echocardiography introduced?
What is the 1970s?
If a cardiac sonographer attempts to gain a patient's cooperation by threatening harm, what may they be guilty of?
What is assault
What PPE is required when there is a risk of splashing body fluids?
What are gloves, gown, mask, and eye protection?
What drug relieves chest pain by dilating coronary arteries?
What is Nitroglycerin
The technology used in cardiac sonography was originally adapted from what other field?
What is naval sonar?
Another term for professional negligence
What is malpractice
A patient with C. difficile is on contact precautions. Why is alcohol-based hand sanitizer not enough?
What is because C. difficile spores are resistant to alcohol and require soap and water?
What medication is commonly used in a pharmacologic stress echo to increase heart rate?
What is dobutamine
This emergency procedure might be needed to rapidly relieve pericardial effusion causing tamponade.
What is a pericardiocentesis?
The Doppler effect used in cardiac imaging is based on a concept discovered by whom?
Who is Christian Doppler?
What does it say about your professionalism if you’re consistently late to clinical shifts?
What is that it shows a lack of reliability and respect for the team and patients?
How long should disinfectant stay wet on a surface to be effective (based on most labels)?
What is usually 1–3 minutes, depending on the product?
A patient takes digoxin for heart failure. What vital sign should you monitor closely before scanning?
What is the heart rate? (bradycardia is a concern)
This echocardiographic sign suggests acute right heart strain, often seen with pulmonary embolism.
What is McConnell's Sign?