Which of the following is characteristic of a noninvasive diagnostic procedure Quizlet

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For which diagnostic procedure should a patient take a special drink the night before to help outline the intestines? CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis

CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis

Which of the following is characteristic of a noninvasive diagnostic procedure? It uses standard X-rays or ultrasound to view internal structures.

It uses standard X-rays or ultrasound to view internal structures.

When assisting with an IVP, the medical assistant should instruct the patient to tell the physician if she becomes short of breath or experiences itching

instruct the patient to tell the physician if she becomes short of breath or experiences itching

Which of the following is used to diagnose upper GI bleeding? Gastrointestinal angiography

Gastrointestinal angiography

The diagnostic procedure that directs high-frequency sound waves through the skin over the area of the body being examined and produces an image based on the echoes is called ultrasound

ultrasound

Which of the following is used to treat cancer by preventing cellular reproduction? Radiation therapy

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Which of the following is important in the proper handling and storage of X-rays? Keep all X-ray films at a temperature between 50º and 70º F

Keep all X-ray films at a temperature between 50º and 70º F

Which of the following evaluates the condition of the myocardium through the use of a gamma camera that allows the physician to measure ventricular contractions? MUGA scan

MUGA scan

Which of the following would you include in the pre-procedure guidelines for a patient who is to have a mammogram? Tell the patient to avoid using deodorants, powders, or perfumes before the procedure

Tell the patient to avoid using deodorants, powders, or perfumes before the procedure

The entire body may be scanned for "hot spots" or places where the radioisotope is concentrated, in which procedure?
Nuclear medicine scan

Nuclear medicine scan

Which diagnostic test is used to detect pyelonephrosis and hydronephrosis?Intravenous pyelogram

Intravenous pyelogram

X-ray films are the property of the radiology facility where they are taken

the radiology facility where they are taken

For which diagnostic procedure would you ask if the patient is a metalworker?
MRI

MRI

In which procedure does a radiologist instill barium sulfate through the anus into the rectum and then into the colon? Barium enema

Barium enema

Trey, an 18-year-old soccer player, is in the ER because he injured his knee during tonight's soccer game. The ER physician has ordered an arthrogram of the knee. Which of these statements would you include in your patient teaching to prepare Trey for the arthrography? "There may be swelling or pain in the joint for 1 or 2 days."

"There may be swelling or pain in the joint for 1 or 2 days."

Which of the following is an example of an invasive diagnostic procedure?
Angiography

Angiography

Which diagnostic procedure is an X-ray examination of the internal breast tissues?Mammography

Mammography

Which of the following is not permitted during patient preparation for a barium enema or an intravenous pyelogram?
Milk

Milk

Which of the following procedures is safe to use in obstetrics to evaluate the developing fetus or to detect multiple fetuses, because it does not expose the patient or the fetus to radiation? Ultrasound

Ultrasound

Which of the following diagnostic procedures may include a double-contrast study in which the combination of air and barium provides a clearer view of structures and allows identification of small lesions? Barium enema

Barium enema

Which of the following is included for a patient having a cholecystography?Tell the patient to take the oral contrast medium the evening before the test

Tell the patient to take the oral contrast medium the evening before the test

Which of the following would you include in the post-procedure care of a patient who has had a barium enema? Tell the patient the stools may appear whitish or lighter than usual, but this is normal

Tell the patient the stools may appear whitish or lighter than usual, but this is normal

A cerebral angiography is used to diagnose
a cerebrovascular accident

a cerebrovascular accident

Which of the following uses a contrast medium and fluoroscopy to assist in the diagnosis of abnormalities or injuries in the cartilage, tendons, or ligaments of the joint? Arthrography

Arthrography

A dosimeter is a radiation exposure badge that registers the levels of radiation to which a medical staff member is exposed

a radiation exposure badge that registers the levels of radiation to which a medical staff member is exposed

When teaching the patient about X-ray safety, you should _ask the patient about prior exposure and encourage him to keep a record of past exams

ask the patient about prior exposure and encourage him to keep a record of past exams

In which diagnostic procedure is a series of X-rays taken before giving the patient a specially prepared fatty meal and taking an additional series of X-rays?
Cholecystography

Cholecystography

A patient who is instructed to follow a clear liquid diet before a diagnostic procedure may include coffee, tea, and bouillon

coffee, tea, and bouillon

Which of the following is used to diagnose ulcers, diverticulosis, tumors, and motility problems of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and small intestine? Barium swallow

Barium swallow

Which of the following is a communications standard for handling, storing, printing, and transmitting information in medical imaging? DICOM

DICOM

Nuclear medicine is also known as radionuclide imaging

radionuclide imaging

During a needle biopsy, which of the following is not a responsibility of the medical assistant?
Injecting the anesthetic

Injecting the anesthetic

Which of the following is a true statement about skin cancer? Overexposure to the sun is a risk factor in all types of skin cancer.

Overexposure to the sun is a risk factor in all types of skin cancer.

Which of the following is not a common treatment for atherosclerosis? Stress management

Stress management

Which neurological diagnostic test records the electrical activity of the brain on a strip of graph paper?
Electroencephalography

Electroencephalography

In which cancer does the patient experience jaundice? Liver cancer

Liver cancer

Which of the following is a treatment for heart conduction delays or blocks?
Insertion of a pacemaker

Insertion of a pacemaker

Which of the following is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord caused by a bacterial or viral infection? Meningitis

Meningitis

A procedure in which a flexible fiber-optic tube is passed through the patient's mouth to the stomach is called a ____.
gastroscopy

gastroscopy

Which of the following is a skin inflammation that may be an allergic response to allergens, such as chemicals or foods? Eczema

Eczema

Which of the following is a cardiac diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity of the heart through the placement of electrodes on the chest and limbs? Electrocardiogram

Electrocardiogram

Which of the following is an infection of the bone of which the principal symptom is pain?Osteomyelitis

Osteomyelitis

Which type of allergy test, also called a subcutaneous test, introduces dilute solutions of allergens into the skin of the inner forearm or upper back with a fine-gauge needle?Intradermal test

Intradermal test

Which allergy test is performed by placing a piece of linen on uninvolved skin and then using a dropper to soak the linen with the suspected allergen? Patch test

Patch test

Which gastrointestinal disease involves gastric acid rising from the stomach into the esophagus?Gastroesophageal reflux

Gastroesophageal reflux

Which medications are prescribed for the severe inflammation that occurs in contact dermatitis?Corticosteroids

Corticosteroids

Which of the following is a benign skin tumor that results from a viral skin infection?
Wart

Wart

A condition in which an organ pushes through a muscle or wall containing it is a hernia

hernia

The treatment for osteomyelitis is _antibiotics, analgesics, and surgery

antibiotics, analgesics, and surgery

A stress test measures the patient's response to an increasing workload on the heart using an ECG

measures the patient's response to an increasing workload on the heart using an ECG

Which neurological disease causes weakness or paralysis on one side of the face? Bell's palsy

Bell's palsy

In which allergy test are extracts of suspected allergens applied to a patient's skin using a lancet, usually on the arms and back?
Scratch test

Scratch test

Becky was rushed to the emergency room of the local hospital and was treated for anaphylactic shock after being stung by a bee. She had no previous history of allergic reactions. After performing emergency measures, including injection of epinephrine, the ER physician referred Becky to a specialist for follow-up care and treatment. To which specialist would the ER physician send Becky?Allergist

Allergist

Which of the following is the recommended treatment for stomatitis? Bland diet, avoidance of stress, medicated mouth rinses, and topical analgesics

Bland diet, avoidance of stress, medicated mouth rinses, and topical analgesics

Which dermatological condition is an inflammation of the follicles of the skin's sebaceous glands? Acne vulgaris

Acne vulgaris

Which of the following would you include in instructions to prepare a patient for a colonoscopy? Explain that the colon must be cleansed before the procedure and to expect diarrhea and mild cramping

Explain that the colon must be cleansed before the procedure and to expect diarrhea and mild cramping

Which cancer shows no symptoms early in the disease process but causes difficulty in swallowing and regurgitation of food in the late stage? Esophageal cancer

Esophageal cancer

Which patient position is appropriate for a sigmoidoscopy? Sims'

Sims'

Mrs. Gorman has brought her 3-year-old son Billy to the pediatrician's office because he does not seem to be growing or developing as fast as his playmates in the daycare center. The pediatrician performs basic measurements and agrees that Billy seems undersize for his age. To which of the following specialists is the pediatrician most likely to refer Billy?
Endocrinologist

Endocrinologist

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Which of the following is considered an invasive diagnostic procedure?

Examples of invasive tests include biopsy, excision, cryotherapy, and endoscopy.

Which of these is a noninvasive diagnostic procedure that provides clear view of soft tissues?

Ultrasound imaging uses a transducer or probe to generate sound waves and produce pictures of the body's internal structures. It does not use ionizing radiation, has no known harmful effects, and provides a clear picture of soft tissues that don't show up well on x-ray images.

Which of the following is an example of a diagnostic procedure?

A type of test used to help diagnose a disease or condition. Mammograms and colonoscopies are examples of diagnostic tests. Also called diagnostic procedure.

Is a noninvasive diagnostic procedure for studying the structure and motion of the heart that uses ultrasound waves to create images?

An echocardiogram is a noninvasive (the skin is not pierced) procedure used to assess the heart's function and structures. During the procedure, a transducer (like a microphone) sends out sound waves at a frequency too high to be heard.