Question | Answer |
what information should a requisition include | -demographics
-health card number
-physician
-test required
-any additional info requested
-names of doctors who should receive results
-indicate date/time for surgery (if booked)
-medications
-specific reporting instructions |
what duties must MOA perform to ensure patient understands everything they need to know about diagnostic test that has been ordered | -where to go
-how to prepare
-what to expect
-how long it will take
-what will happen
-should someone go with them
-if sedation is required
-how much discomfort is involved
-can they drive after
-any special instructions for after |
what is the standard protocol when taking results over the phone | -repeat all recorded info back to the caller
-repeat patient's name
-type of test and values
-do not rush
-read the values back
-get phone number and name of caller
-if abnormal/critical values, report to physician immediately |
why is diagnostic testing a useful tool for physicians | -establish diagnosis -monitor progress treatment -health promotion -disease prevention-detect problems early-facilitate prompt treatment-establish baseline results-legal purposes-validate/invalidate diagnosis-adjust/change treatment-info if client healthy |
what are positioning and draping used for | -facilitate an examination
-modesty
-protects patient from embarrassment
-allows access to a specific area |
what are the MOA duties in diagnostic testing | -giving out requisitions
-reporting and filing results
-educating clients
-recognize and understand the laboratory tests commonly ordered |
three trays used for examination | -CPE (complete physical exam)
-proctological
-gynecological |
pieces of equipment for CPE exam tray | -otoscope-ophthalmoscope-sphygmomanometer-stethoscope-percussion hammer-nasal speculum-tuning fork-glass slides-emesis basin-urine specimen container-tongue depressor-gloves-measuring tape-thermometer-gauze,cotton balls-CTAs-tissues-lab requisition |
pieces of equipment for proctological exam | -anoscope
-proctoscope
-sigmoidoscope
-gloves
-k-y jelly
-rectal CTAs
-slides
-specimen bottle
-gauze squares |
pieces of equipment for gynecological exam tray | -vaginal speculum-2slides,cytobrush,papkit-CTAs-gloves-uterine sponge forceps-k-y jelly-stethoscope-sphygmomanometer-normal saline solution-biopsy bottle-gauze-lab requisition-(if pregnant-tape measure,doppler fetoscope) |
Positions-lying down flat on back | supine position |
Positions-lying down, back at 45degree angle | semi fowler position |
Positions-lying down on back, knees raised | dorsal recumbent position |
Positions-legs stretched, sitting at 90degree agnle | Fowlers position |
Positions-on front, on knees, butt up | knee-chest position |
Positions-on front/stomach, one leg/one arm bent on same side other side leg/arm straight | Sims' position |
Positions-on back, legs raised | lithotomy position |
Positions-flat on back, slightly inverted head-side down | Trendelburg position |
Positions-lying flat on front/stomach | prone position |