Post Test

Question 1

The Sonography Programs Admission Process uses only subjective criteria for class selection. The Applicant Ranking Worksheet clearly states the points awarded for each criteria.

	True
	False

Question 2

One difference between sonography and other medical imaging modalities is that sonography requires

	fewer interactions with other members of a patient’s health care team.
	more technical and anatomical decision-making while actively performing a scan.
	more use of ionizing radiation to perform a scan.
	less patient and patient family interaction during a scan.

Question 3

How many times can a potential applicant retake one or more of the prerequisite college courses for a higher grade?

	1
	2
	3
	as many times as desired

Question 4

Performing a sonographic exam is an active process in which the sonographer is constantly assessing the patient by adjusting and directing the ultrasound beam to obtain diagnostic quality visualization of the internal organs and structures.

	True
	False

Question 5

Which of the following words can be used to describe the work of a sonographer?

	complex and fast-paced
	mentally demanding
	physically strenuous
	psychologically taxing
	all of the above

Question 6

An applicant must possess strong math and science skills

	just for the physics courses.
	for all sonography courses.
	to be successful in only the clinical courses.

Question 7

Critical skills that sonographers use include (check all that apply):

	ability to apply didactic education to the clinical setting.
	excellent patient care skills, including communication abilities.
	fine motor skills, visual acuity, and hand-eye coordination.
	the ability to think in 3-dimensions.

Question 8

Graduates of the ACC Sonography Programs are qualified to apply to take the credentialing exams under ARDMS prerequisite #2. This means that graduates can apply for the exams

	after one year of employment performing sonographic exams.
	within six months of completing the program.
	during the last six weeks of the program.

Question 9

The ACC Sonography courses are taught at

	all ACC campuses.
	the Riverside Campus only.
	the Eastview Campus and the Round Rock Campus.
	the Eastview Campus only.

Question 10

Students are required to submit proof of required immunizations when submitting an application for admission to a Sonography Program. These immunizations include:

	Meningitis vaccine
	at least two (2) Hepatitis B immunizations
	all three (3) Hepatitis B immunizations in the correct order or a positive serologic test indicating immunity
	at least the first Hepatitis B immunization

Question 11

The CNA training is required so that applicants learn

	details of how medical procedures are coded for reimbursement.
	the basic patient care skills used in a program.
	how to intubate a patient and transport to a medical facility.
	to do basic sonographic scanning.

Question 12

Which of the following is true concerning Sonography?

	Sonographer is the correct term for health care professionals that perform ultrasound exams.
	Health care providers who perform sonograms are called ultrasound techs.
	Sonography does not involve as much direct patient care as other health care professions.
	Sonograms are only performed during pregnancy.

Question 13

ACC Sonography students may be assigned to any clinical facility utilized by the Sonography Programs.

	True
	False

Question 14

The applicant must state that he/she is able to meet the Sonography Technical Standards and Essential Functions

	only if questioned by the clinical facility.
	at the time of application and throughout the length of the program.
	once beginning the sonography clinical courses.
	during the first sonography courses.

Question 15

The deadline for submitting an application for admission to a Sonography Program is

	February 1
	June 1
	March 1
	December 1

Question 16

Personal factors that an applicant should consider prior to applying to a Sonography Program include

	the intense nature of the sonography course.
	external demands on the student's time and resources.
	the significant amount of time required for study and practice.
	All of the above

Question 17

The number of students that can be placed in clinical sites during the Sonography Program is determined by programmatic (CAAHEP) accreditation and

	ACC Health Sciences Division administration.
	the number accepted by clinical sites for placement.
	the Sonography faculty.
	the state of Texas.

Question 18

The ACC Sonography Programs hold programmatic accreditation from the

	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
	Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
	Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
	American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Question 19

ACC Sonography Programs are competency-based programs of study, therefore students must be successful in all courses each and every semester to progress to the next level (semester) in the Program.

	True
	False

Question 20

Which of the two AAS Sonography Programs requires the students to learn to perform velocity, pressure, and chamber area calculations as part of the sonographic exam?

	Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography
	Diagnostic Medical-Vascular Sonography

Question 21

What are the instructions for taking the Ultrasound Student Assessment (USA) as part of the application process?

	Take the USA one time, prior to April 1 of the year you apply
	Take the USA anytime and submit the documentation anytime
	Take the USA only if you've completed all prerequisite courses
	Take the USA up to 3 times, and submit the highest score when you apply

Question 22

Communication skills required of sonographers include

	explaining the exam or procedure to the patient
	discussing the patient and/or the exam with the interpreting physician
	coordinating and/or scheduling the exam with the health care team
	taking a patient history
	all of the above

Question 23

The Criminal Background Check is completed by the Sonography applicant

	when informed by the Program to do so.
	only if required by a clinical agency.
	before the first semester of Sonography courses.
	at the time of application for admission.

Question 24

Which Sonography Program is the most rigorous?

	Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography due to the significance of measurements and calculations involved in performing the echocardiogram and various vascular exams and tests.
	Both Programs are equally challenging as both involve intense critical thinking skills and evaluation of complex sonographic appearances and disease processes.
	Diagnostic Medical-Vascular Sonography due to the number of organs and structures, including vessels, that the student must learn to assess and scan.

Information Session Post Test