2025 08 FITB Renal Ultrasound

The most commonly used probe for renal ultrasound in adults is the ________.

The normal length of an adult kidney on ultrasound is approximately ________ cm.

Hydronephrosis appears on ultrasound as an ________ collection in the renal sinus and calyces.

The presence of ________ artifact posterior to a kidney stone helps confirm its diagnosis.

The ________ kidney is typically easier to visualize due to its anatomical position under the liver.

In the transverse view of the kidney, the probe indicator should be directed ________.

A ________ renal cyst appears anechoic, has a smooth border, and demonstrates posterior enhancement.

The ________ maneuver may help bring the left kidney into the field of view during scanning.

The renal cortex is normally ________ echogenic than the liver and spleen.

The formula for Resistive Index (RI) is: (Peak systolic – End diastolic) / ________ systolic.