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1
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the patient porter system provides transport to patients who?

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need to go to different hospital departments for diagnostic or therapeutic tests

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the imaging department has its own porters? T/F

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true

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3
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do we have to pre-book porters if we enter any sort of x-ray/CT ?

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no

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4
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unit clerk responsibilities when the porter is ready to come get the patient

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  1. inform nurse after you’re off the phone with porter

2. get the patients chart and place it on the desk in front of you

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5
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the patients chart always goes with the patient to ALL procedures and test? T/F

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true

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6
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what does the radiology department do?

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use x-rays to produce photographic films to help the doctors to determine a diagnosis

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the radiology department is under the direction of?

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radiologist

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8
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what are radiology technicians responsible for?

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performing routine radiology procedures indepently `

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9
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what does the radiologist do? (2)

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  1. performs special procedures

2. is in charge of interpreting the results of procedures performed in their department

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10
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an x-ray is the most?

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frequently used imaging method to take a look inside the body

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how are x-ray images produced?

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when radiation is passed through a part of the body

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12
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how will fractures show up in an x-ray image?

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dark line on the white bone in the picture

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13
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x-rays are also used for:

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diagnosing infection, growths, obstructions and fluid levels

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14
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x-rays are used lots in assisting in a number of surgeries such as:

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  1. orthopedics
  2. vascular
  3. spinal surgery
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15
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what is fluoroscopy?

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an imaging technique where real time images showing movement are produced through a constant input go x-rays using a special machine - called the fluoroscope

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16
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what the does fluoroscope test allow?

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the radiologist to visualize blood vessels and internal organs as they work

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17
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what are examples of contrast agents?

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  1. barium
  2. water
  3. iodine
  4. air
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18
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contrast agents help the doctor how?

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to visualize certain parts of the body that the doctor wants to see

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19
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the doctor may request that the patient be placed in a specific position when an x-ray is taken. T/F

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true

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20
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what are the commonly ordered positions for x-ray orders? (8)

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  1. anterior posterior
  2. posterior anterior
  3. lateral
  4. extension
  5. decubitus
  6. oblique
  7. prone
  8. supine
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21
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joint is radiographed while in extension (name the x-ray view)

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extension view

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22
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patient lies on their back (name the x-ray view)

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supine

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patient lies on their front (name the x-ray view)

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prone

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24
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machine is placed at the back of the patient while they are in upright position (name the x-ray view)

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posterior anterior view

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25
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patient lies on their side with the x-ray beam positioned horizontally (name the x-ray view)

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decubitus view

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26
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side view of the patient (name the x-ray view)

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lateral view

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27
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projection is taken with the central ray at an angle to an of the body planes, described by the angle of obliquity and the portions of the body, the x-ray beam exits; right or left and posterior or anterior (name the x-ray view)

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oblique

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28
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machine is placed at front of the patient while they are standing or lying supine (name the x-ray view)

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anterior posterior view

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29
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NUA duties when processing x-ray orders that do not require contrast

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  1. enter into medi-tech
  2. kardex under x-ray/procedures section
  3. symbolize onto doctors order sheet “EC, K”
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30
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common types of contrast material are: (2)

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  1. barium sulphate

2. iodine

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31
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contrast may be taken which ways? (3)

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  1. orally
  2. injected
  3. rectally
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32
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x-ray orders that require contrast require patient prep? T/F

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true

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33
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what x-ray procedures require contrast? (2)

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  1. intravenous pyelogram

2. t–tube cholangiogram

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34
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what is a intravenous pyelogram for?

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used to look at renal functions

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35
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what is t-tube cholangiogram for?

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used to look at the gallbladder and billiard ducts

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36
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what x-ray procedures require contrast medium? (3)

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  1. upper gastointestinal
  2. barium meal
  3. stomach & duodenum small bowel follow through
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37
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for UGI, Ba.Meal, and S&D tests barium sulphate is taken PO and x-ray pictures are taken of?

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  1. esophagus
  2. stomach
  3. duodenum
  4. small intestines
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38
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a myelogram procedure requires what before?

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consent form

39
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NUA duties for processing contrast orders

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  1. enter into medi-tech
  2. karde under x-ray/procedure
  3. symbolize EC & K
40
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NUA duties for processing contrast orders on the day of procedure

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  1. inform RN that MI is ready for their patient
  2. grab patients chart and put it on desk in front of you
  3. RN will place the patient in front of your desk for porter pick up
41
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what is an upper GI study?

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an x-ray of the esophagus, stomach, and first section of the small intestine (duodenum)

42
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why is an upper GI procedure done?

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to help diagnose tumors, varices, and lesions of the upper GI tract

43
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what is a myelogram procedure?

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x-ray exam of the spinal cord

44
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why is a myelogram test done?

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to help diagnose diseases of the central nervous system or damage of the vertebrae

45
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what is barium enema procedure?

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the filling of the large intestine with barium

46
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why is barium enema procedure done?

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to help diagnose tumors, polyps, cancer and other lesions within the large intestine

47
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what is an angiogram procedure?

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MI test to visualize the inside of blood vessels and organs of the body

48
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why is an angiogram procedure done?

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done for different reasons - depends what angiogram the doctor has ordered

49
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consideration for special procedural x-rays (6)

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  1. consent forms
  2. pre-meds
  3. IV is started prior to procedure
  4. shave prep may be required
  5. patient may need to be NPO
  6. chart goes with the patient
50
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where do we kardex the x-ray orders?

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under x-ray/procedure

51
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what is an upper GI study, and why is it done?

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x-ray of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. helps the diagnosis of tumors, varices and lesions of the upper GI tract

52
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what is the patient prep for an upper GI study?

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  1. no alcohol 1 day before

2. NPO after midnight of the day of the test

53
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define barium enema

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filling the large intestine with the radiopaque dye

54
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who performs a myelogram?

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radiologist

55
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who performs an angiogram?

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radiologist

56
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usually performed post-op. x-ray pictures are taken to assess the size and patency of biliary ducts (what x-ray procedure)

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T-Tube Cholangiogram

57
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x-ray pictures are taken as the dye passes through the kidneys, ureters, and bladder (what x-ray procedure)

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Intravenous Pyelogram

58
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Barium Sulphate is administered via the anus in an enema and x-ray pictures are taken of the large intestine (what x-ray procedure)

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Barium Enema

59
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a LP is performed then x-ray pictures are taken of the spinal column (what x-ray procedure)

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Myelogram

60
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Barium sulphate is taken PO and x-ray pictures are taken of the esophagus, stomach & duodenum (what x-ray procedure)

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gastrointestinal

61
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examination of the veins after injected with contract medium (what x-ray procedure)

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veinography

62
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a catheter is passed through the femoral artery until it reaches a blocked or narrow artery. a balloon at the end of the catheter is inflated until the plaque in the artery breaks and the vessel is patent (what x-ray procedure)

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angioplasty

63
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examination of one or ore arteries after contrast has been injected into the carotid, brachial or femoral artery (what x-ray procedure)

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arteriograms

64
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contract medium is injected via catheter thats been inserted into a vein - then x-rays are taken of the veins or arteries. video equipment and a computer are used to produce x-ray pictures of blood vessels (what x-ray procedure)

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digital subtraction angiogram

65
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contrast medium is injected via catheter into the brachial or femoral artery and x-ray pictures are taken of the heart and coronary arteries (what x-ray procedure)

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cardiac catheterization

66
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an endoscope is passed through the mouth, esophagus and stomach and duodenum to look at the pancreas and gallbladder (what x-ray procedure)

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endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram

67
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on CT and MRI reqs what does the NUA do?

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  1. add patient label

2. fill out patient info on req

68
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define an angiography

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a MI test used to visualize blood vessels and organs of the body

69
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what does an ERCP look at?

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  1. pancreas

2. gallbladder

70
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define angioplasty

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a catheter is passed through the femoral artery until it reaches a blocked/narrowed artery. A balloon at the end of the catheter is inflated until the plaque in the artery breaks and the vessel is patent

71
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define computed tomography

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uses special x-ray techniques to produce multiple images of the body

72
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MRI’s are commonly used for 4 things:

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  1. sports injuries of soft tissue & joints
  2. diagnosing heart conditions
  3. examining the chest and abdomen
  4. examining the brain and spinal cord
73
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what are the NUA responsibilities for processing a CT Scan?

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  1. enter into computer
  2. kardex under x-ray/procedures
  3. symbolize EC and K
74
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ultrasounds are commonly used for 4 things:

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  1. viewing the fetus and uterus in pregnancy
  2. evaluating the pelvis & internal organs
  3. heart and blood vessel examinations
  4. guiding the insertion of needles and other small tools
75
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why is an ultrasound done?

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visualize internal structures and soft tissues of the body to help diagnose disease

76
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what is the lateral view of an X-ray?

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side view

77
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what is the supine view of an x-ray?

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patient lies on their back

78
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what is the decubitus view of an X-ray ?

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patient lies on their side with the x-ray beam pointed horizontally

79
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what does a barium enema look at?

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large intestines

80
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what are 2 abbreviations used for barium enema

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  1. BE
  2. BaE
  3. Ba.Emema
81
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what does a T-Tube cholangiogram look at?

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size and patency of the billiary ducts

82
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why are CT’s done?

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help diagnose traumas, musculoskeletal disorders, cardiovascular diseases and infections and cancer

83
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what contrast is commonly used for CT’s?

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gastografin

84
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what is a MRI ?

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machine that uses magnets, radio waves and a computer to produce detailed images of the body

85
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why are MRI’s done?

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to detect tiny changes of structure in the body

86
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ultrasounds may be referred to as?

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  1. sonography

2. ultrasonography

87
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what is an ultrasound?

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machine that uses high frequency sound waves to produce images of the body. (used to study internal structures of the body)

88
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why are ultrasounds performed ?

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to visualize internal structures and soft tissues of the body

89
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NUA duties for processing U/S orders

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  1. enter into computer
  2. kardex
  3. symbolize
90
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are ultrasounds done the same day?

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no

91
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MRI’s aren’t done at VJH what will you need to fill out?

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special MRI requisition

92
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what does myelogram look at?

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spinal column

93
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what dos gastrointestinal look at?

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  1. esophagus
  2. stomach
  3. duodenum
94
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what does percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram look at?

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biliary ducts and sometimes gallbladder

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