Ch 1: Diagnostic Tests

Question 1

Complete Blood Count

CBC

Answer 1

An examination of blood for cell counts and abnormallities

Question 2

Urinalysis

UA

Answer 2

An examination of urine for abnormalities

Question 3

Chest X-Ray

CXR

Answer 3

X-ray examination of the chest cavity

Question 4

Electrocardiography

ECG or EKG

Answer 4

A procedure for recording the electrical activity of the heart

Question 5

Blood Glucose

Answer 5

A test of the blood to determine its glucose (sugar) levels

Question 6

Computerized axial tomography

CT or CAT

Answer 6

A special X-ray examination showing detailed images of body structures and organs

Question 7

Serum Electrolytes

Answer 7

An examination of blood serum to determine the levels of the common electrolytes

Electrolytes: sodium, potassium, chloride, and carbon dioxide

Question 8

An examination of blood for cell counts and abnormallities

Answer 8

Complete Blood Count

CBC

Question 9

An examination of urine for abnormalities

Answer 9

Urinalysis

UA

Question 10

X-ray examination of the chest cavity

Answer 10

Chest X-ray

CXR

Question 11

A procedure for recording the electrical activity of the heart

Answer 11

Electrocardiography

ECG or EKG

Question 12

A test of the blood to determine its glucose (sugar) levels

Answer 12

Blood Glucose

Question 13

A special X-ray examination showing detailed images of body structures and organs

Answer 13

Computerized Axial Tomography

CT or CAT

Question 14

An examination of blood serum to determine the levels of the common electrolytes

Electrolytes: sodium, potassium, chloride, and carbon dioxide

Answer 14

Serum Electrolytes