Chapter 6 - Diagnostic

Which personal trait helps diagnostic workers keep up to date with advancing technology?

• Calm

• Endurance

• Integrity

• Lifelong learning

Lab technicians and technologists examine and analyze specimens to

• look for microorganisms

• tests for blood levels of medications

• match for blood transfusions

• all of these

Which type of medical imaging uses sound waves to generate an image?

• Nuclear medicine

• Sonography

• X-rays

• EKG

Which conditions do audiologist diagnose and treat

• Hearing conditions

• Balance conditions

• Vision conditions

• Skeletal conditions

Which body position is used for rectal examinations and enemas?

• Sim's position

• Lateral position

• Fowler's position

• Prone position

When assisting with a physical examination, what should a medical assistant do first?

• Dispose of soiled linens

• Check the patient's medical record

• Perform hand hygiene

• Verbalize and record measurements