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Two planes: long and short or it did not happen
5 questions. Pick an answer to see whether you are right and why. Your score appears at the end.
Question 1Why scan in two planes?
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Answer c. Rotating 90 degrees tests whether the finding is real.
Question 2A vessel in short axis looks like what?
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Answer b. A tube cut across is round.
Question 3A dark patch in a tendon disappears when you change the probe angle. What is it likely to be?
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Answer d. Anisotropy changes with angle; a real tear persists in both planes and all angles.
Question 4How much do you rotate the probe for the second plane?
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Answer a. Long and short axis are at right angles.
Question 5A suspected collection is seen in one plane only. What should you do?
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Answer c. Do not act on a finding seen in one plane only.
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