Module 1

Question 1

Diagnostic tests are to provide information that assists in:

Answer 1

1- diagnosis
2- monitoring treatment and/or progress related to a pathological state
3- clarifying the status of specific states of wellness eg. bone density

Question 2

what are the 5 basic principles Medicare is based on?

Answer 2

1. Universality- all residents of Canada are entitled to necessary health care
2. Comprehensiveness- all necessary health care services are covered including diagnostic testing
3. Reasonable Access - provided on uniform terms and conditions
4. Portability - even when temporarily out of the province or country
5. Non-Profit, public administration - regularly audited

Question 3

biopsy

Answer 3

process of removing tissue from living patients for macroscopic diagnostic examination

“to view life or living tissue”

Question 4

bio

Answer 4

life or living

Question 5

opsy

Answer 5

means to view

Question 6

fine needle aspiration

Answer 6

aspiration through a needle that pierces the skin

Question 7

excisional

Answer 7

surgical removal of only a part o the lesion by cutting into it

Question 8

edoscopic

Answer 8

obtained by instruments passed through an edoscope

Question 9

scope

Answer 9

an instrument used for visual examination

*can be extended to include other methods of examination such as “stethoscope”

Question 10

scopy

Answer 10

visual examination (the actual act of viewing)

Question 11

cystoscopy

Answer 11

the bladder is being viewed

Question 12

colonoscopy

Answer 12

colon is being viewed

Question 13

nclear scans

Answer 13

used in diagnostic imaging (x-ray)

Question 14

MRI

Answer 14

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Question 15

CT scan (CAT SCAN)

Answer 15

computed tomography

Question 16

Ultrasound

Answer 16

the location, measurement, and delineation of deep body structures are measured by high-energy sound waves (ultrasonic waves) and makes echoes. A computer calculates the distance to the sound-reflecting or absorbing surface and gives a two-dimensional image on a screen

Question 17

doppler

Answer 17

a diagnostic instrument that emits an ultrasonic beam into the body; the ultrasound reflected from moving structures changes in frequency. audible sounds rare heard

Question 18

X-Ray

Answer 18

High energy radiation - used to diagnose diseases by making pictures of the inside of the body

Question 19

hypodermic needles

Answer 19

never recap a used needle

always dispose of needles and anything sharp (scalpels) in the puncture-resistant sharps disposal container

Question 20

obtaining specimens

Answer 20

2 containers

1. a sealed leak-proof container with the specimen
2. plastic bio-hazard bag with bio-hazard symbol prominently displayed on the outer container or bag