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one reason for client/ patient teaching is to inform the client/patient of the reason for the test and what to expect

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true

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a ‘scope’ is an instrument used for audio examination

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false

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contact precautions may be used in addition to Standard Precautions for various ailments and visitors should report to the nurse before entering

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true

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needle sticks are common among Health Care Workers, disposing of all sharp equipment should be in puncture-resistant containers

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true

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one of the cornerstones of standard precautions is hand washing

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true

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the purpose of preparing a client/patient for diagnostic testing is to…

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indicate why the test is being performed
indicate what the patient can expect
indicate the outcomes and side effects of the test
decrease the client/patients anxiety about the test and the associated risk

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ultrasound generally

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is a non-invasive test that uses high-frequency sound waves

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8
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biopsies can be done

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on any part of the body

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9
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biopsy means

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removal and examination of tissue from living patients

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one purpose of client/patient (or family) teaching after diagnostic testing is to inform the patient of signs and symptoms that should be reported immediately to the practitioner/ doctor

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true

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client/ patient teaching during a diagnostic test allows for an explanation of what occurs during the procedure

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true

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12
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holter monitoring can also be called Ambulatory Monitoring

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true

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13
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accidental perforation of a vessel is never a risk of Angiography

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false

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14
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stress exercise determines the cause of syncope in a client or patient

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false

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15
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nuclear scan images will detect radiation in parts of the body

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true

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the difference between a normal x-ray and a nuclear scan is the radioactive substance injected into the area in question during the nuclear scan

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true

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17
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there is an increasing occurrence of latex allergies among Health Care Workers and, because of this, newer recommendations are being considered - which is

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latex-free gloves will be used

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18
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urine specimens should be collected in a clean container, which is then placed in a plastic bio-hazard bag for transport to the laboratory

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true

19
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HCW (Health Care Workers) have an occupational exposure to blood borne and other pathogens-even when using standard precautions

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true

20
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a burning sensation may be felt, for a few seconds, behind the eyes during injection of the contrast medium during Angiography

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true

21
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arteriography can be used to diagnose aneurysms

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true

22
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a CT scan, even though excellent for some situations, according to the lectures

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is less reliable than an MRI, in certain situations

23
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a CT scan

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stands for Computed Tomography Scan OR Computerized Tomography Scan

24
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an MRI

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takes images that are created by the magnetic characteristics of the body tissues

25
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an MRI is

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Magnetic Resource Imaging

26
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breast biopsy is a method of taking a biopsy

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false

27
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pupils equal round, reactive to light, and accommodation is written using the abbreviation of PERRLA

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true

28
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range of motion is identified by the abbreviation of ROM

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True

29
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CAD stands for

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Computer Aided Design

30
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COPD is an abbreviation for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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true

31
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the puncture site after Cardiac Catheterization may show signs of bleeding and hematoma

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true

32
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controlled hypertension is a reason why Arteriography should not be done

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false

33
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arteriogram is a radiographic picture of an artery

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true

34
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cardiac catheterization helps evaluate coronary occlusions and the degree of blockage

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true

35
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carotid doppler examines the arteries supplying the brain

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true

36
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coronary ultrasonography is the removal of fluid from the pericardial sac

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true

37
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the only possible complication of cardiac isoenzyme test is infection at the venipuncture site

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false

38
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an angiogram allows for visualization of vessels

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true

39
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pulmonary artery catheterization measures the pumping ability of the lungs

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false

40
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plethysmography calculates changes in the size of blood vessels

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true

41
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venography produces an x-ray of the venous system

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true

42
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holter monitoring enables continuous recording o the clients cardiac electrical activity on tape

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true

43
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electrocardiography tests the electrical output of the heart

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true

44
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testing for apolipoprotein shows that elevated levels of apolipoprotiens may be found with angina pectoris

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true

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