DIAGNOSTICS Flashcards
1
Q
this detects skull fracture
A
skull film/skull x-ray
2
Q
this detects spine fracture
A
spine film
3
Q
what should be avoided during spine film?
A
flexion and rotation of spine
4
Q
this detects brain tumors and CVA disease
A
brain scan
5
Q
patient teaching during brain scan
A
remain still
6
Q
example of brain scans
A
CT scan and MRI
7
Q
this detects electrical activity of the brain and assess types of seizures
A
electroecephalogram/EEG
8
Q
how many hours should stimulants be avoided prior to EEG test?
A
24 hours
9
Q
what is done with patients to undergo for EEG if outpatient?
A
6 hrs deprivation test
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