Roentgenography - answer✔general term for procedures that use x-rays - used for bones
Bone densitometry - answer✔looks @ bone mineral content & density - used to diagnose
osteoporosis
Signed consent may be required
Dont wear metal or jewelry, remove coins and keys
Thoracentesis - answer✔surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural space
Pericardiocentesis - answer✔surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the sac surrounding the
heart
keeps patients from developing cardiac tamponades
Before scheduling a patient for an IVP or a retrograde pyelogram, you must check for a(n): -
answer✔iodine allergy
**They also have a shellfish allergy - you can use that to check**
Magnetic Resonan - answer✔a technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce
cross-sectional images of the body
Used to diagnose CNS lesions, vascular problems like clots, tumors, strokes, bones, edema
o Uses metabolism of glucose as the way to take the picture
o ALWAYS IN IV LINE - DO NOT PUT IN ARTERIAL LINE
o Don't use sedatives, caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, narcotics, aspirin - these can all change the
metabolism of glucose (USE TYLENOL)
Nursing considerations for mammogram - answer✔minimal radiation, no deodorant, ask about
breast implants
Where is the first place prostate cancer metastases? - answer✔Bone
What to assess after arthoscopy - answer✔5 P's
Keep knee elevated and minimize joint use for several days
Apply ice packs
What is an arthoscopy - answer✔procedure for diagnosing and treating joint problems
endoscope is inserted into the joint through a small incision - uses a local anesthetic usually -
hair is shaved
What do you take to dry out secretions for a bronchoscopy - answer✔Atropine
Nursing considerations for bronchoscopy - answer✔hold fluids and liquids 6 to 8 hrs
give mouth care immediately before the procedure
explain the procedure to the client
ensure dentures are removed
**NPO after procedure until gag reflex is tested and back**
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