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concepts of nursing

Imaging and Visualization Procedures

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Which statement explains why ribs show up as white on a chest x-ray? Ribs are dense, so they block the x-ray beam.
For which adverse events must a patient be monitored when a contrast medium is used? localized rsah anaphylaxis vomiting
For which reason is it difficult to diagnose soft tissue disease based on an x-ray? Soft tissues absorb varying amounts of radiation and do not result in clear, detailed images.
In terms of diagnosis, which aspect differentiates a conventional x-ray and a computed tomography (CT) scan? Amount and accuracy of information
For which patient would magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) be contraindicated? The patient with a pacemaker
Which statement applies to positron emission tomography (PET) scanning? A radioactive tracer must be used.
How does positron emission tomography (PET) scanning detect disease earlier than other imaging modalities? Shows cellular metabolic changes
In which way is endoscopy a unique imaging technique? It allows direct visualization of the inside of body structures.
Which areas of the body are examined when a cystoscopy is performed? Bladder and urethra
Which type of endoscopy would be performed on a patient with a persistent cough? Bronchoscopy
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