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Diagnostic Testing/Patient Prep
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| mammography | a specialized X-ray of the breast |
| Hemoglobin Hgb/Hb | anemia; hemorrhage |
| platelet count | counts the number of platelet |
| arterial blood gases (ABC's) | determines amount of O2 and CO2 dissolved in blood |
| sputum test | diagnose cause of chest infections |
| blood glucose test | diagnose metabolic diseases |
| midstream urine (MSU | diagnose urinary track infections |
| Hematologist | diagnosis, treatment, prevention, investigation of blood and lymphatic system disorders |
| gastroscopy | esophagus, stomach and small intestine are viewed |
| partial thromboplastin time (PTT) | evaluating clotting |
| Pathologist | examines tissue samples; performs autopsies |
| stress test | exercise ECG |
| complete blood count (CBC) | helps establish a diagnosis as part of a routine exam |
| homeostasis | a healthy body in a state of equilibrium |
| stat | immediately |
| electrolytes | includes testing for sodium, potassium, and chloride |
| radiologist | interoperates images of the body |
| erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR/sed rate) | measurement o the settling of RBC's |
| cardiac enzymes | measure enzymes that can tell if a heart attack has occurred |
| cholesterol/triglycerides | measures types of fat in blood |
| glucose tolerance test (GTT) | more detailed to diagnose diabetes |
| critical value | one that indicates a life threatening situation and requires immediate attention |
| blood culture | ordered if client is suspected of having septicemia |
| proton emission tomography (PET) | produces three dimensional images of cross-sections of body parts |
| electrocardiography (ECG/EKG) | records the electrical activity of the heart |
| autopsy | the examination of a body to determine the cause of death |
| reference range | the normal range; the values expected for a particular test |
| bone mineral density test (BMD) | used to check the density of bone in the spine and hip |
| ERCP | uses an endoscope to visualize the liver and bile ducts |
| Ultrasonography/ Ultra Sound (US) | uses high frequency sound waves |
| echocardiogram (record) echocardiography | uses ultrasound waves to evaluate cardiac function |
| colonoscopy | visual exam of the large intestine |
| barium enema | visualizes the lower portion of the bowel |
| barium swallow | x-ray of the throat and espohagus |
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