Which of the following is a relative limitation of the use of an ultrasound?
A) It requires an instrument so large that is impractical to have in most physicians' offices.
B) It is notoriously unreliable at accurately identifying the sex of the child prior to birth.
C) It carries a 1% chance of inducing a miscarriage.
D) It gives a very grainy picture that takes an expert's eyes to interpret.

Question

Which of the following is a relative limitation of the use of an ultrasound?
A) It requires an instrument so large that is impractical to have in most physicians' offices.​
B) ​It is notoriously unreliable at accurately identifying the sex of the child prior to birth.
C) ​It carries a 1% chance of inducing a miscarriage.
D) ​It gives a very grainy picture that takes an expert's eyes to interpret.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ultrasound images can indeed appear grainy and require expert interpretation to understand the details within the image. This is because ultrasound technology uses sound waves to create images of the inside of the body, and the resolution of these images can vary based on the equipment used and the area being examined. The other options listed (A, B, C) are not accurate descriptions of the limitations of ultrasound technology.

Which of the Following Is a Relative Limitation of the Use