When Considering the Thermal Effects of Ultrasound Examination, Which Situation

question 4

Multiple Choice

When considering the thermal effects of ultrasound examination, which situation places the greatest thermal effects on the fetus during an obstetric ultrasound examination?

• A) The woman demonstrates an obese abdomen.
• B) The woman demonstrates a thin abdominal wall.
• C) The practitioner is using the B-mode for examination.
• D) The practitioner is viewing the fetal cardiac blood flow.

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