lo3 Flashcards
1
Q
what is an ultrasound?
A
an ultrasound is using high- frequency sound to generate internal images of structures within the body. echoes from the objects are interpreted by a computer.
2
Q
what is a lithotripsy?
A
a lithotripsy is using high- frequency sound waves to vibrate apart solid objects like gall stones.
3
Q
what is an endoscopy?
A
an endoscopy is where the nurse inserts a microscopic light source and video camera at the end of a long flexible tube through either end of the gut. images are relayed to a screen.
4
Q
what is a biopsy?
A
a biopsy is a sample of tissue that is taken from the body for examination under a microscope.
