Bone densitometry uses - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

C H A P T E R 1 24 Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Sciences Arlene M. Adler MEd, RT(R), FAEIRS, Richard R. Carlton MS, RT(R)(CV), FAEIRS During World War I, the demand for x-ray technicians in military hospitals was so great that a shortage of technical workers became acute at home. The value of the well-trained technician was emphasized, and the radiologist was no longer satisfied with someone who knew only how to throw the switch and develop films. Margaret Hoing, The First Lad...

©THEBRIGHTSTARS 2024 NUR2020 Lab Quiz #3: TPN, Diagnostic Procedures, & Diabetes Exam Questions With Correct Answers Roentgenography - answergeneral term for procedures that use x-rays - used for bones Bone densitometry - answerlooks @ bone mineral content & density - used to diagnose osteoporosis Signed consent may be required Dont wear metal or jewelry, remove coins and keys Thoracentesis - answersurgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural space Pericardiocentesis - answersur...

FNP Final Exam III The following statements about the pathophysiology of OA are all true except: - ANS OA affects only bone and cartilage WHich statement or statements about OA is (are) not true? - ANS A) Although excessive weight may contribute to the development of OA, weight loss has NOT been shown to lead to improvement in symptoms or functionality. C) Strength training has not been shown to be helpful for patients with OA and is likely to exacerbate symp...

Pediatric Nursing Practice 219 Questions with Verified Answers What is the recommended serving size of vegetables for a toddler? a. 1 tablespoon. b. 1 teaspoon. c. 1/2 teaspoon. d. 1/2 tablespoon. - CORRECT ANSWERS a The nurse is providing emergency care for an unconscious child who presents with a head injury sustained in a fall. Which is the highest nursing priority? a. Establish an airway. b. Assess neurological status. c. Stabilize the spine. d. Obtain vit...

65 yo F has a 3 month hx of *increasing low back pain*. Had low back pain for past 3 yrs that's been treated w/NSAIDs and codeine. Now rated as 7/10 in severity. Pain radiates to both legs, worsens when walking or standing & Relieved when sitting. 1 YEAR AGO: X ray lumbosacral spine: mild osteoarthritis. Exam: 4/5 mm strength LE, hyporeflexia of knees&ankles b/, unsteady gait b/c of pain. No other abnormalities. Most appropriate diagnostic study of lumbosacral spine to order at this time? - ANS...

HPA 310 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What is population health? How is it different than the medical model? - ANS-Population health: examines & addresses broader factor (asks WHY) Medical model: "sickness care system", quick fix Population health determinants and examples: - ANS-Policymaking: taxes, safety standards Social & Physical: environment, exposure to crime, norms (Access) Health Services: availability, cost Individual Behavior: Diet, exercise, drugs & alcohol Biology & Geneti...

65 yo F has a 3 month hx of *increasing low back pain*. Had low back pain for past 3 yrs that's been treated w/NSAIDs and codeine. Now rated as 7/10 in severity. Pain radiates to both legs, worsens when walking or standing & Relieved when sitting. 1 YEAR AGO: X ray lumbosacral spine: mild osteoarthritis. Exam: 4/5 mm strength LE, hyporeflexia of knees&ankles b/, unsteady gait b/c of pain. No other abnormalities. Most appropriate diagnostic study of lumbosacral spine to order at this time? - Ans...

Pediatric Nursing Practice 219 Questions with Verified Answers What is the recommended serving size of vegetables for a toddler? a. 1 tablespoon. b. 1 teaspoon. c. 1/2 teaspoon. d. 1/2 tablespoon. - CORRECT ANSWERS a The nurse is providing emergency care for an unconscious child who presents with a head injury sustained in a fall. Which is the highest nursing priority? a. Establish an airway. b. Assess neurological status. c. Stabilize the spine. d. Obtain vit...

Adult Health II Final Exam Exam 1 Material 1. When counseling a couple in which the man has an autosomal recessive disorder and the woman has no gene for the disorder, the nurse uses punnett squares to show the couple the probability of their child having the disorder. Which statement by the nurse is accurate? A: “Each child would be a carrier of the disorder” 2) The sister of a pt diagnosed with BRCA gene- related to breast cancer asks the nurse “do you think I should be tested fo...

A guide by which Certificate Holders and Candidates may evaluate their professional conduct as it relates to patients, healthcare consumers, employers, colleagues, and other members of the healthcare team - ARRT Code of Ethics A method to replace a faulty heart valve without heart surgery - Percutaneous valve repair a radiosurgery treatment in which high-energy x-rays are used to destroy tumors - Linear accelerator (LINAC) therapy a very small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures...