Diagnostic Imaging Vocabulary chapters 15 & 16

Question 1

What is a C-Arm?

Answer 1

Mobile fluoroscopy unit used in surgery and at the bedisde

Question 2

What is a Clinical Indication? CI

Answer 2

Notation recorded when diagnostic imaging is ordered. It is the reason for doing the procedure

Question 3

What does CT stand for and mean?

Answer 3

Radiographic procedure using ionizing radiation. Creates computerized images of body organs in sections. Can be converted to 3d images

Question 4

What is contrast media?

Answer 4

Substance used in diagnostic imaging that allows for distinguishing various body tissues.

Question 5

What are on call medications?

Answer 5

Meds ordered by the physician to be given before a diagnostic imaging procedure. The department notifies the RN as to when the meds should be started.

Question 6

What is a portable X-Ray

Answer 6

An X-Ray device that is moveable and can be taken to the patient’s bedside.

Question 7

What is an ABG

Answer 7

Arterial Blood Gas. Test that measure the O2, C02, base excess, bicarbonate and pH of the blood. Used frequently in breathing difficulties or acidosis.

Question 8

What is CBG

Answer 8

Capillary Blood Gases. Used primarily in infants when measuring the components of the blood. Taken from the infant’s venous arterial vessels located on the top of the head

Question 9

ECG

Answer 9

Electrocardiography. Graphic recording of the electrical impulse that the heart generates during the cardiac cycle.

Question 10

EEG

Answer 10

Electroencephalogram. Recording of the electrical activity of the brain.

Question 11

EMG

Answer 11

Electromyogram. Record of muscle contraction produced by the electrical stimulation

Question 12

ENG

Answer 12

Electronystagmography: : Dto evaluate rapid eye movement of the eyes and the muscles that control the eye.

Question 13

EPS

Answer 13

Electrophysiologic Study: Method of obtaining evoked potential of the heart.

Question 14

GI

Answer 14

Gastrointestinal Studies: Digestive studies related to the gastrointestinal system.

Question 15

ICG

Answer 15

Impedence Cardiography: Flexible fast acting non-invasive monitoring system. Measures total resistance to the flow of electricity in the.heart.

Question 16

NCS

Answer 16

Nerve Conduction Study: Study to identify peripheral nerve injury in patient’s with localized or diffused weakness. Differentiates between peripheral nerve disease and muscular injury

Question 17

OSA

Answer 17

Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Cessation of breathing during sleep

Question 18

TEE

Answer 18

Transesophogeal Echocardiography: Procedure to assess the heart’s functions and structures.