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Diangostic testing and patient preparation

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A specialized x-ray of the breast   mammography  
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Anemia; hemorrhage   hemoglobin  
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Counts the number of platelets   platelet count  
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Determines amount of o2 and co2 dissovled in blood   arterial blood count  
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Diagnose cause of chest infections   sputum test  
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Diagnose metabolic diseases   blood glucose levels  
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Diagnose urinary tract infections   mid-stream urine  
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Diagnosis, treatment, prevention, investigation of blood and lymphatic system disorders   hematologist  
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Esophagus, stomach and small intestine are viewed   gastroscopy  
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Evaulates clotting   partial thromboplastin time  
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Examines tissue samples; performs autopsies   pathologist  
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Exercise ECG   stress test  
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Helps establish a diagnosis as part of a routine exam   complete blood count  
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Healthy body is in a state of equilibrium   homeostasis  
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Immediately   stat  
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Includes testing for sodium, potassium and chloride   electrolytes  
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Interprets images of the human body   radiologist  
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Measurement of the settling of RBC's   erythrocyte sedimentation rate  
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Measures enzymes that can tell if a heart attack has occurred   cardiac enzymes  
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Measures types of fat in blood   cholesterol/triglycerides  
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More detailed to disgnose diabetes   glucose tolerance test  
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One that indicates a life-threatening situation and requires immediate attention   critical value  
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Ordered if client is suspected of having septicemia   positron emissions tomography  
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Produces three-dimensional images of cross-sections of body parts   computed tomography  
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Records the electrical activity of the heart   electrocardiography  
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The examination of a body to determine the couse of death   autopsy  
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The normal range; the values expected for a particular test   reference range  
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Used to check the density of bone in the spine and hip   bone mineral dinsity test  
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Uses a magnetic field to produce images   magnetic resonance imaging  
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Uses an endoscope to visualize the liver and bile ducts   ultrasonography  
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Uses ultrasound waves to evaluate cardiac function   echocardiogram  
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Visula exam of the large intestine   colonoscopy  
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Visualizes the lower portion of the bowel   barium enema  
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X-ray of the throat and esophagus   barium swallow  
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What information should a requisition include   demographics  
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What information should a requisition include   health card number  
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What information should a requisition include   physician  
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What information should a requisition include   test required  
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What information should a requisition include   any additional information requested  
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What information should a requisition include   name of any doctor who should recieve test results  
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What information should a requisition include   medications  
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What information should a requisition include   specific reporting instructions  
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What duties must an MOA perform to ensure that a patient understands everything they need to know about a diagnostic test that has been ordered   where to go, how to prepare, what to expect, what will happen, should someone go with them, if any sedation is required, how much discomfort is involved, if they can drive, and special instructions  
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What is the standard protocol when taking resulds over the phone   repeat all recorded information back to caller  
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What is the standard protocol when taking resulds over the phone   repeat patients name  
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What is the standard protocol when taking resulds over the phone   type of test and values  
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What is the standard protocol when taking resulds over the phone   do not rush  
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What is the standard protocol when taking resulds over the phone   read the values back  
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What is the standard protocol when taking resulds over the phone   get name and phone number of caller  
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What is the standard protocol when taking resulds over the phone   if abnormal/critical values report to the physician immediately  
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Why is diagnostic testing a useful tool for physicians   establish a diagnosis  
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Why is diagnostic testing a useful tool for physicians   monitor clients progress/response/treatment  
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Why is diagnostic testing a useful tool for physicians   health promotion  
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Why is diagnostic testing a useful tool for physicians   disease prevention  
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Why is diagnostic testing a useful tool for physicians   detect problems early  
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Why is diagnostic testing a useful tool for physicians   establish baseline results  
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Why is diagnostic testing a useful tool for physicians   facilitate prompt treatment  
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Why is diagnostic testing a useful tool for physicians   legal purposes  
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Why is diagnostic testing a useful tool for physicians   validate or invalidate an initial diagnosis  
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Why is diagnostic testing a useful tool for physicians   adjust/change client's treatment plan  
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Why is diagnostic testing a useful tool for physicians   provide patient information that the client is healthy  
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What are positioning and draping used for   facilitae an examination  
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What are positioning and draping used for   modesty  
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What are positioning and draping used for   protects patients form embarrassment  
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What are positioning and draping used for   allows access to a specific area  
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What are the MOA's duties in diagnostic testing   giving out requisitions  
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What are the MOA's duties in diagnostic testing   reporting and filing results  
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What are the MOA's duties in diagnostic testing   educating clients  
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What are the MOA's duties in diagnostic testing   recognize and understand the laoratory tests commonly ordered  
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List three trays used for examination   CPE Gynecological examination Proctological examination  
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8 things on a CPE tray   Cotton-tipped applicators (CTA’s), Sphygmomanometer, Stethoscope,Tongue depressor (s), Gauze, cotton balls, Tuning fork, Urine Specimen container, Otoscope  
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8 things on a Gynecological   vaginal speculum, normal saline solution, K-Y jelly lubricant, biopsy bottle, cytological fixative spray, gloves, stethoscope, cotton-tipped applicators  
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8 things on a proctological   anoscope, proctoscope, sigmoidoscope, rectal CTS's, lab requistions, K-Y jelly, specimen bottles, guaze squares  
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bone mineral density test   BMD  
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blood urea nitrogen   BUN  
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culture & sensitivity   C&S  
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crossmatch & type   C&T  
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computed tomography   CT  
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chest xray   CXR  
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electrocardiogram   ECG  
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electromyography   EMG  
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erythrocyte sedimentation rate   ESR  
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gallbladder series   GB, GBS  
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hematocrit   Hct  
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high-density lipoprotein   HDL  
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x-ray of the kidney, ureter, bladder   KUB  
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low-density lipoprotein   LDL  
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lumbar puncture   LP  
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magnetic resonance imaging   MRI  
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mid-stream urine   MSU  
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ova & parasites   O&P  
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occult blood   OB  
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partial pressure of carbon dioxide   PCO2  
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prothrombin time   PT  
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red blood cell   RBC  
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upper gastrointestinal series   UGI  
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ultrasound   US  
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white blood cell   WBC  
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