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Diagnositic
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| mammography | a specialized x-ray of the breast |
| hemoglobin (Hgb/Hb) | anemia;hemorrahage |
| platelet count | counts the number of platelets |
| arterial blood gases (ABGs) | determines amount of O2 and CO2 dissolved in the blood |
| sputum test | diagnose cause of chest infections |
| blood glucose levels | diagnose metabolic diseases |
| midstream urine (MSU) | diagnose urinary tract infections |
| hematologist | diagnose, treatment, prevention, investigation of blood and lymphatic system disorders |
| gastroscopy | esophagus, stomach and small intestine are viewed |
| partial thromboplastin time (PTT) | evaluates clotting |
| pathologist | examines tissue samples;performs autopsies |
| stress test | exercise ECG |
| complete blood count (CBC) | helps establish a diagnoses as part of a routine exam |
| homeostasis | healthy body is in a state of equilibrium |
| stat | immediately |
| electrolytes | includes testing for sodium, potassium and chloride |
| radiologist | interprets images of the human body |
| erthrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR/sed rate) | measurement of the settling of RBCs |
| cardiac enzymes | measure enzymes that can tell if a heart attack has occured |
| cholesterol/triglycerides | measures types of fat in blood |
| glucose tolerance test (GTT) | more detailed to diagnose diabetes |
| critical value | one that indicates a life-threatening situation and requires immediate attention |
| blood cultures | ordered if client is suspected of having septicemia |
| positron emission tomography | produces three-dimensional images of cross-sections of body parts |
| electrocardiography (ECG/EKG) | records the electrical activity of the heart |
| autopsy | the examination of a body to determine the cause of death |
| reference range | the normal range;the values expected for a particular test |
| bone mineral density test (BMD) | used to check the density of bone in the spine and hip |
| magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) | uses a magnetic field to produce images |
| ERCP | uses an endoscope to visualize the liver and bile ducts |
| ultrasonography/ultrasound (US) | uses high-frequence sound waves |
| echocardiogram(record)/echocardiography | uses ultrasound waves to evaluate cardiac function |
| colonoscopy | visual exam of the large intestine |
| barium enema | visualizes the lower portion of the bowel |
| barium swallow | x-ray of the throat and esophagus |
| semi Fowler position | lying on the back with upper body raised 45 degrees |
| supine position | lying on the back |
| Fowler position | sitting at 90 degrees with feet and legs extended |
| dorsal recumbent position | lying on back with slightly bent knees |
| knee-chest position | head and chest on bed, buttocks raised, knees and feet on the bed |
| Sims position | lying on side with top knee bent and on the bed, one arm behind and other bent, resting by head |
| lithotomy position | position for gynecological exam |
| Trendelburg position | laying on back with head lower than feet |
| prone position | lying flat on stomach with hands under head |
| gynecological examination mayo tray | gloves, gauze, slides, specimen bottle (biopsy), CTAs, laboratory requisition, vaginal speculum, cytological fixative spray, uterine sponge forceps, K-y jelly, stethoscope, Sphygmomanometer, normal saline solution |
| proctological examination mayo tray | gloves, gauze, speciman bottle, slides, CTAs (rectal), lab requisition, Anoscope, Proctoscope, Sigmoidoscope, K-y jelly |
| Complete physical examination (CPE) | gloves, gauze, slides, specimen bottle, CTAs, laboratory requisition, Otoscope, Ophthalmoscope, tongue depressors, Sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, percussion hammer, nasal speculum, tuning fork, thermometer, Emesis basin, tissues |
Created by:
Barbara Ross
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