Common Diagnostic Examinations include: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

Common laboratory tests include: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

The word ending -graphy means:

This type of diagnostic examination is used to obtain images of body structures and does involve exposure to roentgen rays.

The word ending -meter means:

Define as a technique for producing an image by using atoms subjected to a strong electromagnetic field without the exposure to any type of radiation.

This is a substance that adds density to a body organ or cavity and makes hollow body areas appear more distinct when imaged on film.

The word ending -scopy emans:

This is a form of roentgenography that shows planes of tissues allowing differences in tissue density to be seen.

The word ending -centesis means:

Nursing responsibilities with radiographic examinations include

The word ending -gram means:

Examples of Endoscopic examinations DOES NOT include:

The word ending -scope means:

Nursing responbilities for Endoscopic examinations include: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

The word ending -metry means:

This is defined as a procedure that involves the examination of body fluids or specimens.

This diagnostic test involves the use of elements whose structures are altered to produce radiation.

Nursing responsibilities with radionuclide imaging include: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

Preprocedural nursing responsibilities include:

This diagnostic test is a soft tissue examination that uses sound waves in ranges beyond the human hearing to produce an image.

Procedural nursing responsibilities include: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

Used to visualize the solid structures within the body as air filled organs and bone do not image well.

Postprocedural nursing responsibilities include: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

Informed consent must legally contain the following three parts: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

The nurse should inform the client going for an abdominal ultrasound to:

This is defined as the examination of the electrical activity in the heart.

This is defined as an examination of the energy emitted by the brain.

This individual is responsible for giving the client sufficient information to obtain informed consent.

The nurse is able to clarify explanations from the MD about a procedure to a client.

If the nurse clarifies explanations of a procedure it is best to:

This is a procedure for withdrawing fluid from the abdominal cavity.

A pericardiocentesis involves a puncture around which organ:

When arranging the examination area the equipment and supplies should be on the physicians:

What is the name of this position?

This position is used to examine the prostate gland.

What is the name of this position?

This position is used in rectal, lower intestinal and prostate examinations.

What is the name of this position?

This position is an alternative gynecologic or urologic position; provides access to the anus and rectum.

This position is used with gynecologic, urological, and sometimes rectal examinations

This involves inserting a needle between the lumbar vertebrae in the spinal canal but below the spinal cord itself.

Lumbar punctures are preformed because (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

General nursing responsibilities for diagnostic exams /tests include (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

In older adults the nurse knows that laboratory work typically.....

In order to asses the effects of fasting on an older adult the nurse monitors: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

General nursing responsibilities for diagnostic exams /tests include (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

If a client had jaundice, what would the physician order to confirm this?

By asking the client what they know about a test or procedure you are:

What should the nurse verify before any medications or procedures take place?