Diagnostic Tests Etc

Question 0

What does an evoked potential test measure?

Answer 0

The time it takes for nerves to respond to stimulation

Question 1

What are some common tests performed in the neurology department?

Answer 1

Electroencephalogram - EEG
Evoked Potentials (visual, auditory or somatosensory)
Electromyogram – EMG

Question 2

Who performs the tests in the neurology department?

Answer 2

The neurologist or neurology technician

Question 3

What measures how well and fast nerves can send electrical signals?

Answer 3

Nerve Conduction studies

Question 4

What are some common tests performed by the Cardiology department?

Answer 4

Electrocardiogram
Echocardiogram
Holter Monitoring
Event monitoring
Stress test/ETT/GETT
MIBI persantine test
Telemetry

Question 5

Who interprets an ECG?

Answer 5

The cardiologist

Question 6

What is Holter monitoring?

Answer 6

A test ordered by a physician when the pt is discharged. It is a continuous ECG (electrocardiogram) tracing recorded on a tape for a specific amount of time. (12-24 hrs)

Question 7

What are the NUC’s responsibility for processing Holter monitor orders?

Answer 7

1. Contact the cardiology dept. stating you have a pt that needs to be set up with a Holter Monitor
2. Give them: pts name, home phone # and the name of the physician who ordered the test
3. Once they have given you a date & time for appt., write the info on a Holter monitor pamphlet and give this to a RN

Question 8

What are smaller than Holter Monitors and can be worn for weeks until heart rhythm problems occur?

Answer 8

Event Monitors.

Patients can push a button to start recording when they feel the onset of their heart problems.

Question 9

What is a stress test also known as?

Answer 9

Treadmill test, exercise tolerance test, graduated exercise tolerance test

Question 10

What is a stress test

Answer 10

It is a graphic representation of the hearts electrical activity at rest and during exercise

Question 12

What is an EMG?

Answer 12

It measures the electrical activity of muscles at rest and during contractions

Question 13

What are some examples of respiratory therapy orders?

Answer 13

O2 @ 4L/min by NP
Oximetry
Incentive spirometry
Pulmonary Function tests ( PFT's)
Arterial Blood Gases (ABG)

Question 14

What is oximetry?

Answer 14

A noninvasive method of monitoring arterial blood oxygen concentration

Question 15

What is the NUC’s responsibility for an oximetry order?

Answer 15

Inform the assigned nurse of the order and kardex the order under Respiratory system

Question 16

What is an Incentive Spirometer?

Answer 16

An exercise that helps to strengthen the muscles that inflate and deflate the lungs. Often used after a patient has had surgery

Question 17

Who can administer an Incentive Spirometer test?

Answer 17

The RN, physiotherapist or respiratory therapist (RT)

Question 18

What is the NUCs responsibilities for EEG orders?

Answer 18

Contact Neurology dept
Fill out req
Send req to neurology dept
Kardex order

Question 19

What can aid in diagnosis of MS, Parkinsons, CVA’s, and eye legions?

Answer 19

Evoked potentials

Question 20

What is an ECG (electrocardiogram)?

Answer 20

It is the graphic recording of the hearts electrical activity

Question 21

Who completes the ECG?

Answer 21

The ECG technician