assignments Flashcards
one reason for client/ patient teaching is to inform the client/patient of the reason for the test and what to expect
true
a ‘scope’ is an instrument used for audio examination
false
contact precautions may be used in addition to Standard Precautions for various ailments and visitors should report to the nurse before entering
true
needle sticks are common among Health Care Workers, disposing of all sharp equipment should be in puncture-resistant containers
true
one of the cornerstones of standard precautions is hand washing
true
the purpose of preparing a client/patient for diagnostic testing is to…
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
ultrasound generally
is a non-invasive test that uses high-frequency sound waves
biopsies can be done
on any part of the body
biopsy means
removal and examination of tissue from living patients
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
true
client/ patient teaching during a diagnostic test allows for an explanation of what occurs during the procedure
true
holter monitoring can also be called Ambulatory Monitoring
true
accidental perforation of a vessel is never a risk of Angiography
false
stress exercise determines the cause of syncope in a client or patient
false
nuclear scan images will detect radiation in parts of the body
true
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
true
there is an increasing occurrence of latex allergies among Health Care Workers and, because of this, newer recommendations are being considered - which is
latex-free gloves will be used
urine specimens should be collected in a clean container, which is then placed in a plastic bio-hazard bag for transport to the laboratory
true
HCW (Health Care Workers) have an occupational exposure to blood borne and other pathogens-even when using standard precautions
true
a burning sensation may be felt, for a few seconds, behind the eyes during injection of the contrast medium during Angiography
true
arteriography can be used to diagnose aneurysms
true
a CT scan, even though excellent for some situations, according to the lectures
is less reliable than an MRI, in certain situations
a CT scan
stands for Computed Tomography Scan OR Computerized Tomography Scan
an MRI
takes images that are created by the magnetic characteristics of the body tissues
an MRI is
Magnetic Resource Imaging
breast biopsy is a method of taking a biopsy
false
pupils equal round, reactive to light, and accommodation is written using the abbreviation of PERRLA
true
range of motion is identified by the abbreviation of ROM
True
CAD stands for
Computer Aided Design
COPD is an abbreviation for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
true
the puncture site after Cardiac Catheterization may show signs of bleeding and hematoma
true
controlled hypertension is a reason why Arteriography should not be done
false
arteriogram is a radiographic picture of an artery
true
cardiac catheterization helps evaluate coronary occlusions and the degree of blockage
true
carotid doppler examines the arteries supplying the brain
true
coronary ultrasonography is the removal of fluid from the pericardial sac
true
the only possible complication of cardiac isoenzyme test is infection at the venipuncture site
false
an angiogram allows for visualization of vessels
true
pulmonary artery catheterization measures the pumping ability of the lungs
false
plethysmography calculates changes in the size of blood vessels
true
venography produces an x-ray of the venous system
true
holter monitoring enables continuous recording o the clients cardiac electrical activity on tape
true
electrocardiography tests the electrical output of the heart
true
testing for apolipoprotein shows that elevated levels of apolipoprotiens may be found with angina pectoris
true
