Match the laboratory tests or clinical procedures with their correct descriptions.

-Sound waves are used to image abdominal organs
A)abdominal ultrasonography
B)barium enema
C)CT of the abdomen
D)endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
E)liver biopsy
F)HIDA scan
G)nasogastric intubation
H)percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography
I)serum bilirubin
J)stool culture
K)stool guaiac (Hemoccult)
L)upper gastrointestinal series

Question

Match the laboratory tests or clinical procedures with their correct descriptions.

-Sound waves are used to image abdominal organs
A)abdominal ultrasonography
B)barium enema
C)CT of the abdomen
D)endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
E)liver biopsy
F)HIDA scan
G)nasogastric intubation
H)percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography
I)serum bilirubin
J)stool culture
K)stool guaiac (Hemoccult)
L)upper gastrointestinal series

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Abdominal ultrasonography uses sound waves to produce images of abdominal organs.

Answer: C
 CT of the abdomen is a radiographic procedure that uses X-rays to produce cross-sectional images of the abdomen.

Answer: D
 Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a procedure that combines endoscopy and X-ray imaging to examine the bile ducts and pancreatic duct.

Answer: E
 Liver biopsy is a procedure in which a small piece of liver tissue is removed and examined under a microscope to diagnose liver disease.

Answer: F
 HIDA scan is a nuclear medicine test that uses radioactive material to evaluate liver and gallbladder function.

Answer: G
 Nasogastric intubation is a procedure in which a tube is inserted through the nose and down into the stomach to remove stomach contents or administer medication or nutrition.

Answer: H
 Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC) is an X-ray procedure that uses a needle to inject contrast dye into the bile ducts.

Answer: I
 Serum bilirubin is a blood test that measures the amount of bilirubin, a waste product from the breakdown of red blood cells, in the blood. High levels can indicate liver disease or other conditions.

Answer: J
 Stool culture is a laboratory test that examines a stool sample for the presence of bacteria, viruses, or parasites that may be causing gastrointestinal symptoms.

Answer: K
 Stool guaiac (Hemoccult) is a laboratory test that examines a stool sample for the presence of blood, which may indicate gastrointestinal bleeding.

Answer: L
 Upper gastrointestinal series is a radiographic procedure that uses X-rays to examine the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine.

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