Table 2 Subjective Evaluation Questions

  1. I can successfully turn on an ultrasound machine and reach the exam screen without help

  2. I can optimize the gain of an ultrasound image to maximize clarity while maintaining correct image contrast

  3. I can adjust the depth of an ultrasound image to optimize image clarity for both deep and superficial structures

  4. I feel confident that I can use an ultrasound machine to measure the diameter of a structure

  5. I feel confident that I can obtain clear images of the heart using the parasternal long axis view

  6. I feel confident I can obtain clear images of the heart using the parasternal short axis View

  7. I feel confident that I can obtain clear images of the heart using the apical 4-chamber view

  8. I feel confident that when conditions are optimal, I can obtain clear images of the heart using the subxiphoid view

  9. I know which direction the probe indicator should be placed relative to the patient in all 4 cardiac views

  10. I know which direction the probe indicator should be placed in sonography of the lungs

  11. I feel confident that I can obtain clear images of the lung

  12. I feel confident that I can identify the “ants on log” a sign in lung tissue

  13. I feel confident that I can identify the both A lines and B lines on lung ultrasound

  14. I feel confident that I can obtain clear images of the abdominal aorta in both transverse and longitudinal orientations

  15. I feel confident that I can obtain clear images of the inferior vena cava in the abdomen

  16. I feel confident that I can obtain clear images of the right and left kidney in both longitudinal and transverse views

  17. I feel confident that I can locate the splenorenal space and Morison’s pouch on renal ultrasound

  18. I feel confident that I can obtain clear images of the gall bladder

  19. I feel confident that I can obtain clear images of the bladder

  20. I know which direction the probe indicator should be placed in sonography of the abdomen

(Note: questions 21–24 were included on the post-training survey only)

  21. I feel that these ultrasound training sessions were enjoyable

  22. I feel these ultrasound training sessions effectively taught me overall basic tactile ultrasound skill

  23. I feel that ultrasound training sessions like those I just completed are beneficial to first-year medical students

  24. Please include any other comments you may have about your experiences during these ultrasound training sessions in the space provided