Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

ECOS 2 Post-Midterm > CPR Imaging > Flashcards

CPR Imaging Flashcards

1
Q

All patients with renal failure of unknown cause should get an?

A

Ultrasound

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is the imaging choice for a urinary tract obstruction?

A

Ultrasound

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are the pros of ultrasound?

A

NO radiation

Easy to use and available

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are the cons of ultrasound?

A

Less sensitive and cannot exclude small stones

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Renal vascular flow can be seen using?

A

Doppler ultrasound

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What should be ordered for a patient with acute urinary retention?

A

Bladder ultrasound

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What are the symptoms with acute urinary retention?

A

Can’t pee, pain and change of mental status

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

A bladder ultrasound can diagnose?

A

Acute urinary retention

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

If a patient is suspected to have horseshoe kidney or hydronephrosis, what test should be ordered?

A

Ultrasound

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is the gold standard imaging choice for kidney stones?

A

NO contrast, LOW radiation CT scan

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

NO contrast, LOW radiation CT scan is the imaging choice for?

A

Kidney stones

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Renal tumor imaging choice?

A

NO contrast LOW radiation CT scan

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Nephrolithiasis imaging choice?

A

NO contrast LOW radiation CT scan

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Symptoms of Renal tumor?

A

Weight loss, hematuria, flank pain

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Symptoms of Nephrolithiasis?

A

Hematuria and flank pain

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Pros of Renal CT?

A

More sensitive at detecting renal masses and things not seen on an ultrasound

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Cons of Renal CT?

A

Radiation exposure and contrast can be nephrotoxic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What is the initial imaging choice to assess for dyspnea, cough or chest pain?

A

Chest X-ray

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Who should NOT get a chest X-ray?

A

Pregnant women due to radiation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Patients with COPD or Emphysema, what can be seen on Chest X-ray?

A

FLATTENED diaphragm due to over-inflated lungs!

21
Q

Besides a flattened diaphragm, what else can a chest X-ray spot?

A

Air-fluid level if fluid is present in the lung spaces

22
Q

A lung abscess may have what on a chest x-ray?

A

Air - fluid level

23
Q

What are the symptoms and imaging choice for a lung abscess?

A

Bad breath, cough, chest pain, night sweats, alcoholism

- Chest X-ray

24
Q

What are the symptoms and imaging choice for pleural effusion?

A

Shortness of breath and dullness to percussion

- Chest X-ray

25
Q

How does a VQ scan work?

A

Patient inhales radioactive material to evaluate airflow and bloodflow

26
Q

When should you get a VQ scan?

A

Pulmonary embolism is suspected!

27
Q

A pulmonary embolism should get what imaging, if its available?

A

VQ scan

28
Q

Lung cancer screenings should get what imaging?

A

Low radiation CT

29
Q

Gold standard test for a pulmonary embolism?

A

Pulmonary angiography

30
Q

If a pulmonary embolism patient is stable, what should you get?

A

Chest CT with contrast

31
Q

What is an echocardiogram?

A

Ultrasound on the heart

32
Q

Indications for an echocardiogram?

A

Congenital heart defects
Pumping strength
Valvular dysfunctions

33
Q

Pros of a doppler ultrasound on the heart?

A

Detect abnormalities in cardiac arteries not seen on a normal echocardiogram

34
Q

Continuous wave Doppler

A

Measures high velocity blood flow

ex. Aortic stenosis

35
Q

Pulsed Doppler

A

Measures low velocity blood flow

36
Q

Color flow Doppler

A

Assesses regurgitant flows

37
Q

Septal defects of the heart should get what test?

A

Ultrasound (echocardiogram)

38
Q

Coarction of the Aorta symptoms and imaging choice?

A

Hypertension in UE and weak pulses in LE

Ultrasound (echocardiogram)

39
Q

MUGA scan

A

Multiple Gated Acquisition scan

40
Q

What does a MUGA scan measure?

A

Cardiac function and ejection fraction

41
Q

In what patients should a MUGA scan be done?

A

Heart failure

42
Q

Gold standard to diagnose Coronary Artery disease?

A

Coronary Angiography

43
Q

CTA

A

Computed Tomography Angiography

44
Q

Aortic Dissection symptoms and imaging choice?

A

UNequal BP in UE

- CTA

45
Q

A thoracic Aortic Aneurysm should get?

A

CTA

46
Q

If an AP chest x ray is used, what should you NEVER consider?

A

The heart to be enlarged

47
Q

Cardiomegaly and a widened mediastinum should get?

A

Chest x-ray

48
Q

What is the best view of a chest x-ray?

A

Posterior - Anterior

ECOS 2 Post-Midterm (6 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions