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Physical basis of Doppler ultrasound imaging - Medical Physics - MCQs

Frage 1 von 33

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Doppler shift applies to:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • All wave phenomena

  • Ultrasound

  • Infrared EM waves

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Frage 2 von 33

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The contact gel used in ultrasonography (echography) is for:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Protection of the body from harmful ultrasound

  • Efficient transmission of sound waves into the tissue

  • Improvement of skin elasticity in the area of study

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Frage 3 von 33

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In medical imaging, Doppler echography is most appropriate for:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Deep body targets

  • Moving body targets

  • Surface targets

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Frage 4 von 33

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Which of the following waves do cannot propagate in vacuum?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Radiowaves

  • X-rays

  • Ultrasound

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Frage 5 von 33

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In what form is the information received with Doppler Echography displayed?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • By sound

  • By one dimensional image

  • By two dimensional image with artificial coloring

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Frage 6 von 33

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Doppler frequency (shift) is:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • The infrared spectrum of light, studied by Doppler

  • The frequency generated by ultrasonic transducer

  • The difference between emitted and reflected (received) frequency between to objects in relative motion.

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Frage 7 von 33

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For which of the following numerical Doppler frequency shifts is the blood speed the highest?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • 1210 Hz

  • 800 Hz

  • 1530 Hz

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Frage 8 von 33

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Is it possible to tell the direction of motion of erythrocytes from the sign of the Doppler shift Δf = f - f0?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Yes, when Δf > 0 erythrocytes move towards the transducer

  • Yes, when Δf > 0erythrocytes move away from the transducer

  • No, the sign of Δf does not tell the direction of motion

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Frage 9 von 33

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If shorter wavelengths of ultrasound are less penetrating in human tissue, then which of the following frequencies is most appropriate for DEEP tissue and organ imaging?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • 8 MHz

  • 3 MHz

  • 20 MHz

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Frage 10 von 33

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Doppler shift is defined as:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • The frequency difference between emitted and received signals for observers at relative motion

  • The difference in acoustic impedance between two transmitting mediums

  • The intensity difference between emitted and reflected waves

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Frage 11 von 33

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At what angle (Θ) to the surface of the body should the ultrasonic probe be applied in order to gain a maximum Doppler shift? Consider that Doppler shift is proportional to cos (Θ).

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Θ = 45⁰ (cos 45 = 0.7)

  • Θ = 90⁰ (cos 90 = 0)

  • Θ = 60⁰ (cos 60 = 0.5)

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Frage 12 von 33

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The speed of ultrasound in human tissue depends on:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • The properties of the tissue

  • The properties of the apparatus

  • The speed of (ultra)sound does not depend on the tissue

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Frage 13 von 33

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The so called “reverse piezoelectric effect” finds application in:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Ultrasound generation

  • X-ray tubes

  • Lasers

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Frage 14 von 33

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Ultrasound can propagate through:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Vacuum

  • Matter

  • Everywhere where light propagates

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Frage 15 von 33

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Phonophoresis is:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Therapeutic application of ultrasound

  • Diagnostic application of ultrasound

  • Method for sterilization

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Frage 16 von 33

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Infrasound of certain frequency and intensity can:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Damage internal organs

  • Increase temperature of tissues

  • Rearrange water molecules

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Frage 17 von 33

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Infrasound CANNOT propagate through:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Soft tissue

  • Bones

  • Vacuum

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Frage 18 von 33

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Choose the correct statement:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Ultrasound is completely harmless for humans and animals

  • Sound reflection depends on the transparency of the medium

  • Sound impedance does not depend on frequency (for linear mediums)

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Frage 19 von 33

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Choose the correct range:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Audible sound: 103 Hz—106 Hz

  • Infrasound: 3 Hz—10 Hz

  • Ultrasound: 10 kHz—10 kHz

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Frage 20 von 33

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The resonant frequency of the vestibular system is in the range of:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Ultrasound

  • Infrasound

  • Ultraviolet

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Frage 21 von 33

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The direct piezoelectric effect is used for:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Ultrasound detectors

  • Ultrasound generators

  • Electrophoresis

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Frage 22 von 33

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Piezoelectric effect is defined as:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Electric polarization of solids under mechanical stress

  • Electro-mechanical coupling of objects falling off the tower of Pisa

  • Electric polarization in a solid due to temperature gradient.

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Frage 23 von 33

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Does human tissue exhibit piezoelectric properties?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • No, the human body exhibits only capacitive properties

  • No, piezoelectric properties are observed in inorganic crystals

  • Yes, tissue such a collagen has piezoelectric properties

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Frage 24 von 33

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Which statement is correct?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • The size of the ultrasonic equipment (echograph) influences the acoustic density of imaged tissue.

  • The precision of the ultrasonic instrument does not have an effect on the quality of received images

  • The ultrasonic image, displayed on the monitor, represents the acoustic density of studied tissues.

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Frage 25 von 33

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Mechanical waves with frequency above 20 kHz are called:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Infrasound

  • Ultrasound

  • P-waves

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Frage 26 von 33

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Infrasound is:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Electromagnetic waves with frequency under 20 Hz

  • Mechanical waves with frequency above 20 Hz

  • None of the above

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Frage 27 von 33

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If Δf is the change in frequency between emitted and received ultrasound signals due to Doppler effect during measurement of the linear speed of blood, then:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • The speed of blood relative to the stationary transducer (emitter and receiver) is as much great as Δf is greater

  • Blood motion does not affect Δf

  • The speed of blood relative to the stationary transducer is greater when Δf is smaller.

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Frage 28 von 33

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Which natural science studies infrasound?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Pediatrics

  • Seismology

  • Dental medicine

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Frage 29 von 33

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Mechanical waves used for destruction of kidney stones, in procedure called “lithotripsy”, cause minimal damage to surrounding tissues because:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Mechanical waves do not propagate through the surrounding tissue

  • Acoustic pressure in the surrounding tissue is greatly reduced compared tothe pressure induced in the kidney stones

  • Mechanical waves do not have negative effect on soft tissue

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Frage 30 von 33

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Ultrasound waves propagate through human tissue as:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Longitudinal waves

  • Transverse waves

  • Both, longitudinal and transverse modes

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Frage 31 von 33

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Can humans sense infrasound waves?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Only when the intensity of the wave is sufficiently high for the ear to detect

  • No, that’s why they are called infra-sound

  • They can be sensed as vibrations by the tactile receptors of the skin

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Frage 32 von 33

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The resonant frequency of the internal organs is in the range of:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • 10 MHz

  • Infrasound

  • Ultrasound

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Frage 33 von 33

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Which of the following is used in Doppler echography?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Magnetic resonance

  • Vacuum tubes

  • Piezoelectric effect

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