Ultrasound tests (U/S)

Question 1

an U/S may not be done if the patient has been given what prior?

Answer 1

• a contrast medium for a radiology procedure within the LAST FEW DAYS
• if both x-ray and u/s have been ordered it is preferable to book the U/S first

Question 2

What 2 ultrasound procedures require patient consent?

Answer 2

1. ultrasound guided amniocentesis

2. ultrasound guided biopsy

Question 3

what 4 ultrasound procedures require patient prep?

Answer 3

1. abdominal
2. gallbladder
3. renal / KUB
4. pelvic/ obstetrical

Question 4

what prep does an
ABDOMINAL (ABDO B SCAN) ULTRASOUND require?

what tasks does the NUC perform?

Answer 4

• nothing to eat or drink for 12 hr prior
• have light meals/ no gas producing foods
• note in the dietary section of the Kardex “NPO @… “
• notify patients nurse

Question 5

what prep does a
GALLBLADDER ULTRASOUND require?

what tasks does the NUC perform?

Answer 5

• fat free diet for 1 day prior to exam
• nothing to eat/drink after midnight the day before exam
• enter the diet change to order a fat free diet for the patient the day before procedure
• transcribe to dietary section of Kardex “NPO @ …” the day before procedure

Question 6

what prep does an
KUB/RENAL ULTRASOUND require?

what tasks does the NUC perform?

Answer 6

• drink 2 large glasses of water prior to examination and do not void
• notify patients nurse

Question 7

what prep does a
PELVIC/OBSTETRICAL ULTRASOUND require?

what tasks does the NUC perform?

Answer 7

-two hours prior to test, patient drinks 32-40 ounces of fluid

• notify the patients nurse of fluid prep
• if patient is NPO, the RN will adjust the IV flow rate