assignments

Question 1

one reason for client/ patient teaching is to inform the client/patient of the reason for the test and what to expect

Answer 1

true

Question 2

a ‘scope’ is an instrument used for audio examination

Answer 2

false

Question 3

contact precautions may be used in addition to Standard Precautions for various ailments and visitors should report to the nurse before entering

Answer 3

true

Question 4

needle sticks are common among Health Care Workers, disposing of all sharp equipment should be in puncture-resistant containers

Answer 4

true

Question 5

one of the cornerstones of standard precautions is hand washing

Answer 5

true

Question 6

the purpose of preparing a client/patient for diagnostic testing is to…

Answer 6

indicate why the test is being performed
indicate what the patient can expect
indicate the outcomes and side effects of the test
decrease the client/patients anxiety about the test and the associated risk

Question 7

ultrasound generally

Answer 7

is a non-invasive test that uses high-frequency sound waves

Question 8

biopsies can be done

Answer 8

on any part of the body

Question 9

biopsy means

Answer 9

removal and examination of tissue from living patients

Question 10

one purpose of client/patient (or family) teaching after diagnostic testing is to inform the patient of signs and symptoms that should be reported immediately to the practitioner/ doctor

Answer 10

true

Question 11

client/ patient teaching during a diagnostic test allows for an explanation of what occurs during the procedure

Answer 11

true

Question 12

holter monitoring can also be called Ambulatory Monitoring

Answer 12

true

Question 13

accidental perforation of a vessel is never a risk of Angiography

Answer 13

false

Question 14

stress exercise determines the cause of syncope in a client or patient

Answer 14

false

Question 15

nuclear scan images will detect radiation in parts of the body

Answer 15

true

Question 16

the difference between a normal x-ray and a nuclear scan is the radioactive substance injected into the area in question during the nuclear scan

Answer 16

true

Question 17

there is an increasing occurrence of latex allergies among Health Care Workers and, because of this, newer recommendations are being considered - which is

Answer 17

latex-free gloves will be used

Question 18

urine specimens should be collected in a clean container, which is then placed in a plastic bio-hazard bag for transport to the laboratory

Answer 18

true

Question 19

HCW (Health Care Workers) have an occupational exposure to blood borne and other pathogens-even when using standard precautions

Answer 19

true

Question 20

a burning sensation may be felt, for a few seconds, behind the eyes during injection of the contrast medium during Angiography

Answer 20

true

Question 21

arteriography can be used to diagnose aneurysms

Answer 21

true

Question 22

a CT scan, even though excellent for some situations, according to the lectures

Answer 22

is less reliable than an MRI, in certain situations

Question 23

a CT scan

Answer 23

stands for Computed Tomography Scan OR Computerized Tomography Scan

Question 24

an MRI

Answer 24

takes images that are created by the magnetic characteristics of the body tissues

Question 25

an MRI is

Answer 25

Magnetic Resource Imaging

Question 26

breast biopsy is a method of taking a biopsy

Answer 26

false

Question 27

pupils equal round, reactive to light, and accommodation is written using the abbreviation of PERRLA

Answer 27

true

Question 28

range of motion is identified by the abbreviation of ROM

Answer 28

True

Question 29

CAD stands for

Answer 29

Computer Aided Design

Question 30

COPD is an abbreviation for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Answer 30

true

Question 31

the puncture site after Cardiac Catheterization may show signs of bleeding and hematoma

Answer 31

true

Question 32

controlled hypertension is a reason why Arteriography should not be done

Answer 32

false

Question 33

arteriogram is a radiographic picture of an artery

Answer 33

true

Question 34

cardiac catheterization helps evaluate coronary occlusions and the degree of blockage

Answer 34

true

Question 35

carotid doppler examines the arteries supplying the brain

Answer 35

true

Question 36

coronary ultrasonography is the removal of fluid from the pericardial sac

Answer 36

true

Question 37

the only possible complication of cardiac isoenzyme test is infection at the venipuncture site

Answer 37

false

Question 38

an angiogram allows for visualization of vessels

Answer 38

true

Question 39

pulmonary artery catheterization measures the pumping ability of the lungs

Answer 39

false

Question 40

plethysmography calculates changes in the size of blood vessels

Answer 40

true

Question 41

venography produces an x-ray of the venous system

Answer 41

true

Question 42

holter monitoring enables continuous recording o the clients cardiac electrical activity on tape

Answer 42

true

Question 43

electrocardiography tests the electrical output of the heart

Answer 43

true

Question 44

testing for apolipoprotein shows that elevated levels of apolipoprotiens may be found with angina pectoris

Answer 44

true