Chapter 3 Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

Question 1

Biopsy

Answer 1

extraction of tissue for microscopic examination

Question 2

Deep tendon reflexes (DTR)

Answer 2

used to check nerve functionality to muscles

Question 3

Electromyogram (EMG)

Answer 3

test to validate that muscle can contract normally

Question 4

Goniometry

Answer 4

method used to measure ROM

Question 5

Nuclear medicine imaging (NMI)

Answer 5

“Bone Scan” used to detect cancerous tumors by using a radioactive tracer intravenously

Question 6

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Answer 6

ordered when patient is not responding to treatment for their muscular injury

Question 7

Radiography

Answer 7

field of imaging… (all of them: x-ray, etc.)

Question 8

Sonography

Answer 8

ultrasound