ARDMS SPI Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (ARDMS SPI) Online Training
ARDMS SPI Online Training
The questions for SPI were last updated at Nov 19,2024.
- Exam Code: SPI
- Exam Name: Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (ARDMS SPI)
- Certification Provider: ARDMS
- Latest update: Nov 19,2024
Question #1
What causes color flash artifact?
- A . Aliasing
- B . Tissue motion
- C . High velocity blood flow
- D . Strong reflector
Question #2
Which statement describes the purpose of using a spectral Doppler wall filter?
- A . To widen the area in which the Doppler shift is sampled
- B . To clean up the audio signals
- C . To eliminate the higher velocity signals
- D . To eliminate the lower velocity signals
Question #3
Which artifact may be caused by incorrect color Dopplergain setting?
- A . Bleed/Blossoming
- B . Clutter/Haze
- C . Twinkle
- D . Aliasing
Question #4
Which target group is used to evaluate transverse distance measurement accuracy in this tissue-mimicking phantom image?
- A . Option A
- B . Option B
- C . Option C
- D . Option D
Question #5
Which adjustment will reduce the artifact in the cystic lesion in image A resulting in image B?
- A . Turn off harmonics
- B . Increase dynamic range
- C . Turn on edge enhancement
Question #6
What is the primary reason to use compression?
- A . Increase line density
- B . Reduce the focal region
- C . Improve the axial resolution
- D . Adjust the contrast resolution
Question #7
Which resolution capability is most affected by spatial pulse length?
- A . Elevational
- B . Temporal
- C . Lateral
- D . Axial
Question #8
What is the function of M-mode?
- A . Create 3D images
- B . Visualize internal organs
- C . Monitor blood flow
- D . Measure movement
Question #9
Which factor has a positive effect on temporal resolution?
- A . Increase in scan depth
- B . Use of spatial compounding
- C . Increase in number of focal zones
- D . Use of narrow sector width
Question #10
Which factor affects temporal resolution?
- A . Display depth
- B . Time gain compensation
- C . Overall gain
- D . Log compression