Clinical Considerations Lab 1

Question 1

CT/ CAT Scan/ Computerized Axial Tomagraphy

Answer 1

An imaging technique reconstructs the human. See the 3D structure of the body. Can use to check for cirrhosis or cancer

Question 2

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

Answer 2

An imaging technique that employs a magnetic field and radio waves to portray subtle structural differences

Question 3

Inspection

Answer 3

General inspection involves examining body proportions, posture, and patterns of movement. Local inspection is examining the site of injury.

Question 4

Palpatation

Answer 4

Physician uses hands to feel body. This provides information on skin temp and texture (find sensitive spots)

Question 5

Percussion

Answer 5

Tapping fingers or hand to find density of underlying tissue. (If lungs are filled w fluid chest will sound more dense than normal)

Question 6

Auscultation

Answer 6

Listening to body sounds with a stethoscope

Question 7

DSA (Digital Subtraction Angiography)

Answer 7

Used to monitor blood flow through specific organs.Xrays are taken before and after radiopaque dye is administered. A computer subtracts what is common to both images

Question 8

Ultrasonography

Answer 8

Small transmitter contacting the skin sends high frequency sounds then picks up an echo. The waves are reflected by internal organs and a picture is produced.

Question 9

Endoscopy

Answer 9

Camera is used to observe digestive tract

Question 10

Radiography/X Rays

Answer 10

High energy radiation that can penetrate living tissues. Creates an image with radio dense tissues (such as bone) appearing white, and less dense tissues appearing in shades of grey or black