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Exam #5 Flashcards

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Why must the ST handle specimens correctly?

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  • Delay the PTs outcome

* Provide PT with wrong results

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What are some examples of diagnostic imaging?

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  • X-rays
  • Fluroscopy
  • CT
  • PET Scanning
  • MRI
  • Ultrasound
  • Echogram
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What is the ST’s first priority when intra-op x-rays are taken?

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Protect the sterile field

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What are some complications of surgery?

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  • Infection
  • Hemorrhage
  • Cardiac Arrest
  • Procedure and equipment mishaps
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What procedure evaluates heart function?

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Cardiac Catheterization

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5
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What is the purpose gram stain?

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Differentiates bacteria into 2 groups/ it helps narrow down to see what type of bacteria is present

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What is synonymous with radiography?

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Roentgenography

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What is cholangiography?

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Radiological study of the biliary system

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What is used for auscultation?

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Stethoscope

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What involves the use of high frequency sound waves?

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Ultrasound

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What is used to view the ear?

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Otoscope

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What is isotope scanning?

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Nuclear medicine study

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When can the Doppler probe be used in the sterile field?

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When it is covered by a sterile drape

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What is staging?

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Degree of tumor metastasizing

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What is a biopsy?

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Incision of tissue or aspiration of fluid to determine the nature of the disease for treatment

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What is the normal percentage of O2 saturation in arterial blood?

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95-97%

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What incision is used for the appendectomy?

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Mcburney

17
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Who provides a biopsy report?

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Pathologist

18
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What is the rocky-davis incision?

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Transverse incision

19
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What is electroencephalography?

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Records electrical activity in the brain

20
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What quadrant contains the pylorus?

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RUQ (Right upper quadrant)

21
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What measures arterial saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen?

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Pulse Oximetry

22
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What diagnostic tool is used to see active bleeding?

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CT

23
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What is spirometry?

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Provides information of a PT’s lung capacity and resistance and ventilatory pressure

24
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Can cultures be anaerobic or aerobic?

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Both but not at the same time

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