Absorptiometry - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

To establish the diagnosis of osteoporosis, a patient's primary care provider orders a DEXA scan (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry). The patient asks the nurse, "How will the test show if I have osteoporosis?" The nurse's response should be based on knowledge that which of the following accurately describes this procedure? a. The patient will be given a radioactive isotope several hours before the scan, and its uptake into the patient's bones will be measured. b. The patient's bone den...

BMTCN Free Test Which of the following studies should be completed at regular intervals for a patient receiving long-term steroids? A. Positron emission tomography scan B. Magnetic resonance imaging C. Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry D. Computed tomography scan - ANSWER-C. Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry The major histocompatibility complex is responsible for: A. identification of self versus non-self. B. the release of histamine during a hemolytic transfusion reaction. C. the releas...

BPK 140 Exam Questions and Answers 2024/2025 | A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED methods of determining ideal weight -height-weight tables -body mass index -waist circumference -skinfold thickness -body density by hydrostatic weighing -whole body electrical impedance -dual energy x-ray absorptiometry -cat scan / mri causes of obesity -metabolic factors -leptin -family factor -energy balance -psychological and cultural factors problems with fad diets 1. disguise for low calorie diet 2. loss ...

ONC General Practice Exam Questions with 100% Verified Correct Answers To establish the diagnosis of osteoporosis, a patient's primary care provider orders a DEXA scan (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry). The patient asks the nurse, "How will the test show if I have osteoporosis?" The nurse's response should be based on knowledge that which of the following accurately describes this procedure? a. The patient will be given a radioactive isotope several hours before the scan, and it...

BMTCN FREE TEST ALL POSSIBLE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION Which of the following studies should be completed at regular intervals for a patient receiving long-term steroids? A. Positron emission tomography scan B. Magnetic resonance imaging C. Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry D. Computed tomography scan Ans- C. Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry The major histocompatibility complex is responsible for: A. identification of self versus non-self. B. the release of...

A 42-year-old male patient complains of shoulder pain when the nurse moves his arm behind the back. Which question should the nurse ask? a. Are you able to feed yourself without difficulty? b. Do you have difficulty when you are putting on a shirt? c. Are you able to sleep through the night without waking? d. Do you ever have trouble lowering yourself to the toilet? - b. Do you have difficulty when you are putting on a shirt? The patients pain will make it more difficult to accomplish tas...

Final Exam: NSG123/ NSG 123 (NEW 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg 1| Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Herzing QUESTION 2 Major Buffer Systems Answer: Kidneys & Lungs The body's major extracellular buffer system is the bicarbonate-carbonic acid buffer system, which is assessed when arterial blood gases are measured QUESTION What is the kidney's role in regulating the pH? Answer: The kidneys regulate the bicarbonate level in the ECF; the...

BMTCN Free TestWhich of the following studies should be completed at regular intervals for a patient receiving long-term steroids? A. Positron emission tomography scan B. Magnetic resonance imaging C. Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry D. Computed tomography scan - correct answer C. Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry The major histocompatibility complex is responsible for: A. identification of self versus non-self. B. the release of histamine during a hemolytic transfusion reaction. C....

cortical bone (compact bone) - Correct Answer-a dense bone tissue that makes up the outer surface of all bones as well as the entirety of most small bones of the body. trabecular bone (spongy bone) - Correct Answer-a porous bone tissue that makes up only 20% of our skeleton and is found within the ends of the long bones, inside the spinal vertebrae, inside the flat bones, and inside the bones of the pelvis. *has a faster turnover rate than cortical bone. Makes it more sensitive to change in ...

ATI MED SURG 2 MUSKOLETAL TESTBANK 200+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2023/2024 GRADED A+. 2 / 44 A 42-year-old male patient complains of shoulder pain when the nursemoves his arm behind the back.Which question should the nurse ask? Are you able to feed yourself without difficulty? Do you have difficulty when you are putting on a shirt? Are you able to sleep through the night without waking? Do you ever have trouble lowering yourself to the toilet?: b. Do you havedifficulty when you ar...