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Diagnostic Testing- Reverse Definations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ischmia | a local lack of red blood cells because of mechanical obstruction of the blood supply, usually caused by arterial narrowing |
| enzyme | a protein capable of initiating a chemical reaction that involves the formation or breakage of chemical bonds. When muscle damage or death occurs, enzyme within the muscle cell are released into the circulating blood |
| bruit | a sound, especially an abnormal one, heard on auscultation or by ultrasound |
| mammography | a specialized xray of the breast |
| heparin | an anti-coagulant given to people who are at risk for developing blood clots |
| hemoglobin | used to diagnose anemia or hemorrhage |
| platelet count | counts the number of platelets |
| arterial blood gases | determines amount of O2 and CO2 dissolved in the blood |
| sputum tests | used to diagnose cause of chest infections |
| blood glucose levels | used to diagnose metabolic diseases and monitor diabetics and adjust their medication |
| midstream urine | used to diagnose urinary tract infections |
| hematologist | specialize in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, investigation of blood and lymphatic system disorders |
| gastroscopy | lining of the esophagus, stomach and small intestine are viewed using an endoscope |
| partial thromboplastin time | evaluates a component of the clotting system |
| pathologist | examines tissue samples; performs autopsies |
| stress test | sometimes called an exercise ECG |
| complete blood count | helps establish a diagnosis as part of a routine exam |
| homeostasis | healthy body is in a state of equilibrium |
| stat | immediately |
| electrolytes | includes testing for sodium, potassium and chloride |
| radiologist | interprets images of the human body |
| erythrocyte sedimentation rate | measurement of the settling of RBCs in saline or plasma solution over a specific period of time |
| heart (cardiac) enzyme | measures enzymes that can tell if a heart attack has occurred and how extensive the muscle damage is |
| cholesterol/triglycerides | measures types of fat in the blood |
| glucose tolerance test | more detailed to diagnose diabetes |
| critical value | one that indicates a life threatening situation and requires immediate attention |
| blood cultures | ordered if a client is suspected of having septicemia |
| CT or CAT scan | a type of Xray that produces three dimensional images of cross sections of body parts |
| electrocardiogram | noninvasive test that records the electrical activity of the heart via electrodes placed on the chest, arms and legs |
| autopsy | the examination of a body to determine the cause of death and/or disease processes |
| serum | the fluid portion of the blood. often used in phrases describing levels of blood components, as in serum creatinine |
| reference range | the normal range: the values expected for a particular test |
| bone mineral density | uses very small doses of radiation to check the density of bone in the spine and hip |
| magnetic resonance imaging | a diagnostic tool that uses a magnetic field to produced images of body structures and organs |
| endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography | uses an endoscope to visualize the liver and bile ducts |
| ultrasonography | a procedure that uses high frequency sound waves directed at an organ or object to produce a visual image |
| echocardiogram | 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 | Xray of the throat and esophagus visualized using a contrast medium that is ingested as a drink |
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