Vascular ultrasound tech Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Bone Scan a nuclear imaging test . used if a patient has unexplained skeletal pain, a bone infection, or a bone injury that can't be seen on a standard X-ray. A bone scan can diagnose Fractures Arthritis Paget's disease of bone Cancer originating in bone Cancer that has metastasized to bone from a different site Infection of the joints, joint replacements or bones (osteomyelitis) Impaired blood supply to bones or death of bone tissue (avascular necrosis How does a bone sc...

Risks for PAD Smoking Obesity Elevates cholesterol Ssx of PAD Intermittent claudication Pain with elevation Shiny skin/no hair Capillary refill >3 seconds No pulses Treatment of PAD Low cholesterol diet Plavix Walking Risks for PVD Smoking Obesity Family history High sodium diet Age FVE Ssx of PVD Ulceration Unhealed wounds Leathery skin Treatment of PVD Wound care Compression Elevation Risks for AFib Sleep apnea Family histor...

ABR Board Review Questions And Answers What is the cumulative DAP for fluoro studies? - ANS Depends on study time: Baseline, XR: 1 mGy*cm^2 GI/GU: 20-30 Gy*cm^2 median IR: ~200 Gy*cm^2 high IR (spine): 600 Gy*cm^2 What is the effective dose for fluoro studies? - ANS GI/GU: 6 mSv median: 30 mSv high (spine): 90 mSv How much dose does lens get from a head CT? - ANS 60 mGy How much dose dose an embryo get from an abdominal CT? - ANS 30...

A 22-year-old advertising copywriter presents for evaluation of joint pain. The pain is new, located in the wrists and fingers bilaterally, with some subjective fever. The patient denies a rash; she also denies recent travel or camping activities. She has a family history significant for rheumatoid arthritis. Based on this information, which of the following pathologic processes would be the most correct? A) Infectious B) Inflammatory C) Hematologic D) Traumatic A 35-year-old archaeologist...

1. Which of the following clips is used for scalp hemostasis in cranial procedures? A. Raney b.Filshie c. Hemoclip d. Backhaus - A. Raney The local freezing of diseased tissue to facilitate removal without bleeding is: a. Cryosurgery b. Electrocautery c. Diathermy d. harmonic scalpel - A. Cryosurgery In severe aortic stenosis, all of the following are indications of valve replacement except? a. Myocardial ischemia b. Left ventricle hypertrophy c. Palpitations d. Angina - C. Palpita...

Med Surg Final Neuro: Constricted pupils= miosis dilated pupils= mydriasis Patient has unequal pupils first ask for baseline. Always assume neuro problem until proven otherwise. Assess patients spo2 and glucose levels if patients appears altered. Hypoxia and hypercapnia will affect mental status. Medical management for pt with altered LOC→ ● Airway! -Intubation may be required ● Circulation-Maintaining BP (MAP >60), HR, Perfusion of brain, IV access – IVF, meds ● Nutritio...

ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT MIDTERM REVIEW OF QUIZ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM FOR NURSING The following information belongs in which section of the Comprehensive Heath History (H&P)? "3 day history of rash and swelling" A. History of Present Illness B. Review of Systems C. Allergies D. Chief Complaint - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Chief Complaint A patient with abdominal pain describes "what" the pain feels like and "how long" it lasts. In which part of the H&P wo...

MED SURG FINAL EXAM Guide MED SURG FINAL EXAM Guide Neuro: Constricted pupils= miosis dilated pupils= mydriasis Patient has unequal pupils first ask for baseline. Always assume neuro problem until proven otherwise. Assess patients spo2 and glucose levels if patients appears altered. Hypoxia and hypercapnia will affect mental status. Medical management for pt with altered LOC→ ● Airway! -Intubation may be required ● Circulation-Maintaining BP (MAP >60), HR, Perfusion ...

Maternity Nursing (OB Maternal & Newborn) NCLEX Practice Quiz #5 | 80 Questions 1. 1. Question Mechanism of labor, also known as the cardinal movements, refers to the sequencing of events involved in posturing and positioning that allows the baby to find the easiest to come out of the birth canal. Arrange the following mechanisms of labor in the order during the course of labor and fetal delivery. View Answers: o Expulsion o Flexion o Extension o External rotation o Descent o Intern...

Maternity Nursing (OB Maternal & Newborn) NCLEX Practice Quiz #5 | 80 Questions 1. 1. Question Mechanism of labor, also known as the cardinal movements, refers to the sequencing of events involved in posturing and positioning that allows the baby to find the easiest to come out of the birth canal. Arrange the following mechanisms of labor in the order during the course of labor and fetal delivery. View Answers: o Expulsion o Flexion o Extension o External rotation o Descent o Intern...