Chapter 6 - diagnostic and assessment
procedures
Combines radiography with an image intensifier that is visible in normal lighting - correct
answer-Fluoroscopy
Is generated by high-frequency sound waves - correct answer-Ultrasound
Uses radio frequency signals and multiple magnetic fields to produce a high-definition image
- correct answer-Magnetic resource imaging (MRI)
Uses the combined technologies of computed tomography and radioactive scanning. -
correct answer-Positron emission tomography (PET)
X-Ray and computer technologies are combined to produce high contrast cross- sectional
images. - correct answer-computed tomography (CT)
A person's blood type - correct answer-ABO groups
Is a basic test used to evaluate the type and percentage of normal components in the blood.
- correct answer-Complete blood count
The mechanism of blood clotting - correct answer-Coagulation test
Cations and anions - correct answer-Electrolytes
Includes blood glucose, carbon dioxide, creatinine, urea nitrogen, bicarbonate, and several
electrolytes - correct answer-Metabolic panel
A measurement of these ions (bicarbonate wind carbonic acid and provides a snapshot of
this balancing mechanism) - correct answer-Arterial blood gases
Pressing the stethoscope too hard on the artery
a. Faulty equipment
b. False high diastolic
c. False low diastolic
d. False low systolic
e. False high systolic
f. False high systolic and diastolic - correct answer-c. False low diastolic
Cuff is too loose for the patient
a. Faulty equipment
b. False high diastolic
c. False low diastolic
d. False low systolic
, e. False high diastolic
f. False high systolic and diastolic - correct answer-f. False high systolic and diastolic
Cuff is too small for the patient - correct answer-False high systolic and diastolic
Failure to wait longer than 2 minutes before retaking the blood pressure
a. Faulty equipment
b. False high diastolic
c. False low diastolic
d. False low systolic
e. False high diastolic
f. False high systolic and diastolic - correct answer-b. False high diastolic
Cuff is deflated too quickly
a. Faulty equipment
b. False high diastolic
c. False low diastolic
d. False low systolic
e. False high diastolic
f. False high systolic and diastolic - correct answer-d. False low systolic
Cuff is deflated to slowly - correct answer-False high diastolic
Air escapes from the cuff even when the valve is closed
a. Faulty equipment
b. False high diastolic
c. False low diastolic
d. False low systolic
e. False high diastolic
f. False high systolic and diastolic - correct answer-a. Faulty equipment
Stopping deflation and reinflating the cuff - correct answer-False high diastolic
The most basic form of assessment is a/an:
a. CT scan
b. Chest radiograph
c. ECG
d. Vital signs - correct answer-d. Vital signs
The body requires a core (deep) temperature of approximately 99 F, or
a. 37.2ºC
b. 38.2ºC
c. 40ºC
d. 42ºC - correct answer-a.37.2 °C
Axillary temperature readings are ___ than oral measurements
a. 0.3°-0.6°C higher
b. 0.5°-1°F lower
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