Advanced sonography - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is meant by the concept of development? correct answer: Pattern of change that begins at conception and continues through life span. This includes growth but also declines (setbacks) and dying. Why is the study of life-span development important? correct answer: To help us understand human development and growth. It also helps us understand it risk factors affecting fetuses and genetic characteristics. We learn about health habits affecting longevity and how our genetic make-up plays a...

TCRN Practice Exam 100 Questions with Verified Answers A transcranial doppler is obtained for a patient with a traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. The doppler is positive for vasospasm. The trauma nurse would expect which of the following medications to be prescribed? - CORRECT ANSWER A vasospasm is a known complication of subarachnoid hemorrhages. Calcium channel blockers are used to prevent or reverse vasospasms and are frequently used in the treatment of a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Metoprolo...

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...

TCRN Exam Review 403 Questions with Verified Answers Circumfrential burns - CORRECT ANSWER Full-thickness burns result in the formation of an eschar that is tough and unyielding. Can cause a burn compartment syndrome, and often requires escharotomy Shock - CORRECT ANSWER Systemic reaction to insult that causes decreased oxygen delivery to the cells 4 Classifications of Shock - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Hypovolemic 2. Distributive 3. Cardiogenic 4. Obstruction Hypovolemic Shock - CORRE...

Intro to Radiologic Imaging Sciences and Patient Care chapter 1 bone densitometry (BD) - measurement of bone density using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA) to detect osteoporosis cardiovascular interventional technology (CVIT) - radiologic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system computed tomography (CT) - recording f predetermined plane in the body using an x-ray beam that is measured, recorded, and then processed by a computer f...

____cancer is the most common gynecological cancer in the US. The MC type is ____followed by mucinous, clear cell, and squamous cell. - Answer- Endometrial, Adenocarcinoma Endometrial cancer: The most common route of spread is _____. - Answer- via direct extension of tumor downward toward cervix or outward through myometrium and serosa The most common precursor of endometrial cancer is ____. - Answer- endometrial hyperplasia Pathology: 80% is Type I and occurs in women with history of c...

Intro to Radiologic Imaging Sciences and Patient Care chapter 1 bone densitometry (BD) - measurement of bone density using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA) to detect osteoporosis cardiovascular interventional technology (CVIT) - radiologic procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system computed tomography (CT) - recording f predetermined plane in the body using an x-ray beam that is measured, recorded, and then processed by a computer f...

TNCC Physical Assessments 2022 What is the Trauma Assessment Mnemonic? - A = Airway with simultaneous cervical spine stabilization/immobilization B = Breathing C = Circulation D = Disability (neurologic status) E = Expose patient/Environmental Control F = Full set of VS/Focused Adjuncts/Facilitate Family Presence G = Give comfort measures H = History/Head-to-toe assessment I = Inspect posterior surfaces What is assessed in Airway while simultaneously protecting the cervical spine? -...

TNCC Physical Assessments 2022 What is the Trauma Assessment Mnemonic? - A = Airway with simultaneous cervical spine stabilization/immobilization B = Breathing C = Circulation D = Disability (neurologic status) E = Expose patient/Environmental Control F = Full set of VS/Focused Adjuncts/Facilitate Family Presence G = Give comfort measures H = History/Head-to-toe assessment I = Inspect posterior surfaces What is assessed in Airway while simultaneously protecting the cervical spine? -...

Medical Terminology Final Exam Temple University Questions and Answers 100% pass -apheresis - ANS- removal -astenia - ANS- weakness -centesis - ANS- surgical puncture to aspirate fluid -desis - ANS- surgical fixation, fusion -ectasis - ANS- stretching out, dilation, expansion -iatrist - ANS- specialist, physician -iatry - ANS- treatment, specialty -ictal - ANS- seizure, attack -paresis - ANS- slight paralysis -pepsia - ANS- digestion ...