Diagnostic Tests

Question 1

BRONCHOGRAPHY

Answer 1

The radiographic visualization of the bronchi and their branches.

Question 2

WHAT DOES THE NURSE HAVE TO DO FOR A BRONCHOGRAPHY TEST?

Answer 2

~ Secure consent
~ Check for allergies to seafood, iodine or anesthesia
~ NPO 6-8 hours before the test
~ NPO until gag reflex returns to prevent aspiration

Question 3

THORACENTESIS

Answer 3

Procedure to remove fluid from the space between the lining of the outside of the lungs (pleura) and the wall of the chest.

Question 4

WHAT DOES THE NURSE HAVE TO DO FOR A THORACENTESIS TEST?

Answer 4

~ Secure consent, take V/S
~ Position upright leaning on over bed table
~ Avoid cough during insertion to prevent pleural perforation.
~ Turn to unaffected side after the procedure to prevent leakage of fluid in the thoracic cavity.
~ Check for expectoration of blood. This indicates trauma and should be reported to MD immediately.

Question 5

HOLTER MONITOR

Answer 5

Battery operated portable device that measures and records your hearts activity (ECG) continuously for 24 to 48 hours or longer depending on the type of monitoring used.

Question 6

ECHOCARDIOGRAM

Answer 6

~ Ultrasound to assess cardiac structure and mobility

~ Client should remain still, in supine position slightly turned to the left side, with HOB elevated 15-20 degrees.