Labs

Question 1

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

Answer 1

includes WBC count looking for infection

Question 2

Basic metabolic panel

Answer 2

includes blood levels for organ function such as electrolytes, kidney function (BUN and creatinine), blood glucose

Question 3

Comprehensive Metabolic panel (CMP)

Answer 3

more thorough, looking at liver function

Question 4

Urinalysis

Answer 4

examining urine for signs of infection or organ dysfunction/failure

Question 5

X-rays

Answer 5

used for seeing broken bones

Question 6

Ultrasound

Answer 6

used for reproductive organs and inflammation structural

Question 7

MRI

Answer 7

used for organ and tissue evaluation

Question 8

CAT scan

Answer 8

CT scan w/o contrast - used for brain, lungs, bones (no dyes)
CT scan w/ IV contrast - used for aneurysms, strokes, blood clots, allows for evaluation of the flow of blood
CT scan w/ PO contrast: by mouth, used for GI system

Question 9

EKG

Answer 9

electronic signals of the heart