Deck 6: Diagnostic and Assessment Procedures

Question 1

_____________________ can result from parathyroid disease, vitamin D deficiency, and specific drugs such as corticosteroids and some diuretics.

A) Hypocalcemia
B) Hyponaturemia
C) Hematocrit
D) Hemoglobin

Answer 1

A

Question 2

________ is necessary for the transmission of nerve impulses to skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle.

A) Sodium
B) Potassium
C) Calcium
D) Magnesium

Answer 2

B

Question 3

A ___________ is composed of disorganized tissue that exhibits uncontrolled growth.

A) benign tumor
B) malignant tumor
C) tumor marker
D) tumor growth

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The ____________________ produces characteristic patterns indicating normal or abnormal conduction impulses that stimulate heart action.

A) electrocardiogram (ECG)
B) neuromonitoring
C) Doppler
D) ultrasound

Question 5

________ is a radiopaque element that is used in the radiographic examination of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

A) Barium
B) Optiray
C) Conray
D) Renografin

Question 6

__________________ is/are the oxygen-carrying protein attached to RBCs.

A) Platelets
B) Hematocrit
C) Leukocytes
D) Hemoglobin

Question 7

__________________ has/have important functions in the blood-clotting mechanism, including clot retraction and activation of coagulation factor.

A) Platelets
B) Hemoglobin
C) Red blood cells
D) White blood cells

Question 8

____________ uses radiofrequency signals and multiple magnetic fields to produce a high-definition image.

A) Fluoroscopy
B) Computed tomography (CT)
C) Positron emission tomography (PET)
D) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Question 9

Molecules of inorganic substances that are essential for homeostasis and are capable of splitting to yield a charged particle or substance are called _____________.

A) electrolytes
B) cardiac enzymes
C) glucose levels
D) sodium levels

Question 10

In assessment of blood pressure, the difference between diastolic and systolic pressure is called the ________ pressure.

A) pulse
B) systolic
C) mean arterial
D) diastolic

Question 11

Contrast media instilled into the urinary tract for visualization of the bladder, ureters, and kidney is called ________________.

A) myelography
B) cholangiography
C) angiography
D) retrograde pyelography

Question 12

Intraoperative radiation therapy is used to deliver _____________ dose(s) of radiation to a specific area of the body.

A) multiple
B) a single
C) a weak
D) a small

Question 13

Because ________ is found in contrast media, the patient must be evaluated for potential hypersensitivity before administration.

A) radioactive material
B) penicillin
C) iodine
D) latex

Question 14

The _________________ is a basic test used to evaluate the type and percentage of normal components in the blood.

A) arterial blood gases (ABCs)
B) metabolic panel
C) complete blood count (CBC)
D) white blood count (WBC)

Question 15

Basic diagnostic indicators that are used to evaluate the patient's condition are ______________.

A) vital signs
B) x-rays
C) imaging studies
D) Doppler studies

Question 16

Normal oral temperature in a person at rest is _________.

A) 42° C
B) 47° C
C) 52° C
D) 37° C

Question 17

________ studies are used to measure blood flow.

A) MRI
B) X-ray
C) Endoscopy
D) Doppler

Question 18

Two primary tests that are performed on surgical patients to evaluate blood and blood cells are ________________________.

A) CBC and differential leukocyte count
B) cardiac enzyme and glucose level studies
C) urinalysis and electrolyte study
D) type and cross-match and type and screen

Question 19

_________________, or decreased serum potassium, can result from persistent and severe vomiting and diarrhea, from extensive tissue trauma, or from shock.

A) Hypokalemia
B) Hyperkalemia
C) Hyponaturemia
D) Hypocalcemia

Question 20

A test that includes results of blood glucose, carbon dioxide, creatinine, urea nitrogen, bicarbonate, and several important electrolytes is called a ____________.

A) urinalysis
B) differential leukocyte count
C) coagulation test
D) metabolic panel

Question 21

_______________ provides detailed information about heart conduction.

A) ECG
B) EEG
C) Blood pressure
D) Oximetry

Question 22

All the following are ways that malignancy causes specific injury to the body EXCEPT __________.

A) cachexia
B) anemia
C) no pain
D) blood clot

Question 23

The normal pulse rate for an adult is ___________________.

A) 40 to 60 beats per minute
B) 60 to 100 beats per minute
C) 75 to 100 beats per minute
D) 80 to 120 beats per minute

Question 24

The term ______________ refers to substances that the x-ray cannot penetrate.

A) radiopaque
B) radiolucent
C) fluoroscopy
D) palpating

Question 25

The basic metabolic panel includes all of the following EXCEPT __________.

A) blood glucose
B) carbon dioxide
C) creatinine
D) oxygen

Question 26

Electrolytes are vital for _________________ and are responsible for nerve impulses, fluid balance, transport of substances in and out of the cell, and balancing blood pH.

A) homeostasis
B) hemostasis
C) staging
D) systolic pressure

Question 27

_______________ is/are the most basic form of assessment.

A) CT scan
B) Chest radiograph
C) ECG
D) Vital signs

Question 28

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Standard x-ray
b.MRI
c.Contrast radiography
d.Ultrasound
A gel coating is used when the probe is applied to skin.

Question 29

Axillary temperature readings are ____________________ than oral measurements.

A) 0.3° to 0.6° C higher
B) 0.5° to 1° F lower
C) 0.5° and 1.5° C lower
D) 0.6° and 1.6° C higher

Question 30

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Standard x-ray
b.MRI
c.Contrast radiography
d.Ultrasound
Any metal in range of the device may be drawn toward the source of emission.

Question 31

___________ tests and procedures are those that do not require an incision or the perforation of intact tissues or structures.

A) Invasive
B) Noninvasive
C) CBC
D) Fluoroscopy

Question 32

Cesium-137, iodine-125, and iridium-192 are ________________that are implanted directly into the tumor mass.

A) contrast mediums
B) radioactive seeds
C) metabolic panels
D) cardiac enzymes

Question 33

Which statement about the use of thermometers is true?

A) The use of external thermometers, such as the tympanic thermometer, poses less risk of infection for your patient.
B) You do not need to wash your hands after taking a patient's temperature with a forehead or skin thermometer because it is not an invasive procedure.
C) The rectal method is preferred over the tympanic method.
D) Tympanic thermometers can harbor an infectious biofilm that may not be visible.

Question 34

The ________ measures hemoglobin, hematocrit, platelet, and leukocytes.

A) metabolic panel
B) CBC
C) imaging study
D) ABO

Question 35

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Standard x-ray
b.MRI
c.Contrast radiography
d.Ultrasound
Taken when a surgical count cannot be resolved and there is risk of an item left in the patient

Question 36

______________ varies with environmental changes.

A) Forehead or skin temperature
B) Blood pressure
C) Pulse rate
D) Pulse oximetry

Question 37

The body requires a core (deep) temperature of approximately 99° F, or __________.

A) 37.2° C
B) 38.2° C
C) 40° C
D) 42° C

Question 38

__________________ is measured with a sphygmomanometer and a stethoscope.

A) Blood pressure
B) Pulse by palpation
C) Hemoglobin
D) Metastasis

Question 39

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Standard x-ray
b.MRI
c.Contrast radiography
d.Ultrasound
Produces two- or three-dimensional digital images in cross section

Question 40

The pulse is a reflection of the stroke volume or _____________.

A) amount of input
B) amount of oxygen in the blood
C) amount of blood pumped through the heart
D) amount of blood pumped from the heart into the aorta

Question 41

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.CBC
b.Electrolyte
c.Coagulation test
d.Urinalysis
The pH and specific gravity are assessed

Question 42

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.CBC
b.Electrolyte
c.Coagulation test
d.Urinalysis
Inorganic substances essential for homeostasis

Question 43

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.CBC
b.Electrolyte
c.Coagulation test
d.Urinalysis
Positively charged are called cations and negatively charged are called anions

Question 44

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Standard x-ray
b.MRI
c.Contrast radiography
d.Ultrasound
Cholangiography and angiography

Question 45

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Standard x-ray
b.MRI
c.Contrast radiography
d.Ultrasound
Uses high-frequency sound waves

Question 46

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Standard x-ray
b.MRI
c.Contrast radiography
d.Ultrasound
Used in vascular surgery to track the movement of blood when combined with the Doppler

Question 47

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Standard x-ray
b.MRI
c.Contrast radiography
d.Ultrasound
Uses radiofrequency signals and multiple magnetic fields to produce a high-definition image

Question 48

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.CBC
b.Electrolyte
c.Coagulation test
d.Urinalysis
PT and PTT

Question 49

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.CBC
b.Electrolyte
c.Coagulation test
d.Urinalysis
Measures the number of each type of leukocyte

Question 50

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.CBC
b.Electrolyte
c.Coagulation test
d.Urinalysis
Potassium, sodium, and magnesium

Question 51

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.Standard x-ray
b.MRI
c.Contrast radiography
d.Ultrasound
Carries a risk of allergy to the radiopaque media

Question 52

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.CBC
b.Electrolyte
c.Coagulation test
d.Urinalysis
A sample is drawn from the vein and centrifuged

Question 53

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.CBC
b.Electrolyte
c.Coagulation test
d.Urinalysis
Measures hemoglobin and hematocrit

Question 54

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.CBC
b.Electrolyte
c.Coagulation test
d.Urinalysis
Assesses color, clarity, and odor

Question 55

Choose from the terms listed and match them with their most correct description. You may use the same answer more than once.
a.CBC
b.Electrolyte
c.Coagulation test
d.Urinalysis
Used to monitor patients who are receiving antiplatelet drugs