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prep and diagnostic tests
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- 1arterial blood gasesordered to determine the amount of
oxygen and carbon dioxide dissolved in
the blood - 2autopsyexamination of a body to determine the
cause of death and or to identify disease
processes - 3barium enemavisualizes lower portion of the bowel.
Inserted into the rectum - 4barium swallowx-ray of the throat and esophagus.
Contrast medium is ingested in the form
of a chalky drink and pictures are take
while swallowing. - 5bone mineral densitychecks density of bone in spine and hip.
Used to detect osteoporosis and monitor
clients with osteoporosis - 6bruita sound, especially an abnormal one,
heard on auscultation or by ultrasound - 7chest x-rayused to evaluate status of lungs, heart
and surrounding anatomy. Can diagnose
pneumonia, heart failure and lung cancer - 8cholecystographycontrast dye used before test to visualize
gallbladder - 9colonoscopyVisual exam of the entire large intestine
from the lowest part rectum - all the way
up to the lowest part of the small
intestine - 10computed tomographya type of x-ray that produces three
dimensional images of cross-sections of
body parts - 11critical valueA test result that indicates a life-
threatening situation and requires
immediate attention. - 12diagnostic imagingprovides a detailed view beneath the skin
- 13Diagnostic testing is important because- Tests are important because they screen for diseases
- detect problems early
- facilitate prompt treatment
- establish baseline results for patients
undergoing treatment or surgery
- legal purposes
- may validate or invalidate an initial
diagnosis
- may lead the doctor to adjust or
change the patients treatment plan
- welcome information that the patient is
healthy - 14gastroscopyLining of the esophagus, stomach and first
part of small intestine are viewed using a
small instrument called and endoscope - 15Hematologistspecializes in disorders primarily of blood
and lymphatic systems - 16hematologystudy of blood and the lymphatic system
- 17heparinan anticoagulant given to people who are
at risk for developing blood clots - 18ischemialack of red blood cells because of
mechanical obstruction of the blood
supply, caused by arterial narrowing - 19Lung scanto diagnose pulmonary embolism or
evaluate lung disease - 20magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)a diagnostic tool that uses a magnetic field
to produce images of body structures and
organ - 21mammographya specialized x-ray of the breast
- 22Medical Laboratory Technologistknowledgeable in all areas of lab work and
can carry out a specialized test - 23medical technicianperforms routine laboratory testing, usually under the supervision of a medical
technologist - 24Midstream urine specimen (MUS)urine specimen collected after cleaning
oneself and discarding the first part of the
urine stream. Also called a clean catch. - 25PathologistMedical doctor who examines tissue
samples and interprets results including
autopsy - 26Phlebotomistdraws blood, specimens, collect
specimens, prepares and maintains
equipment and does related clerical duties - 27Phone Protocol- absolutely sure you have the correct patient
- first and last names
- health card
- date of birth to check against their
records
- always repeat reported information back to the caller, including the patients
identifying information, type of test, and the values/results - 28RadiologistSpecializes in interpreting diagnostic
images - 29reference rangeNormal range, the values expected for a particular test.
- 30ultrasonographya procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves directed at an organ or object to visual image
- 31What are the 3 options for trays?Proctological
Gynecological
Complete Physical Exam - 32What MUST be included in a requisition?- patient's address
- date of birth
- billing number
- registration number
- health card number
- physician
- signed and dated
- urgent/stat/asap
- test required
- any other information requested on the requisition
- name of the doctor who should receive the test - 33What should a patient know about diagnostic test- where to go
- what to do to prepare
- how long the test is
- will it hurt
- what will happen
- are they able to drive after the test
A patients education is the single most important factor in a successful test - 34Why would you use draping?- security
- legal
- warmth
- keeps them from feeling embarrassed - 35Why would you use positioning?It allows the best way to view the specific area
- 36x-rayvisual test of selected body part using low doses of radiation reflected on film or fluorescent screens.
- 37ERCPEndoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-pancreatography
- 38ESRErythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
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