diagnostic testing review
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| a specialized x-ray of the breast | mammography
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| Anemia; hemorrhage | hemoglobin (Hgb/Hb)
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| counts the number of platelets | platelet count
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| determines the amount of 02 and c02 dissolved in blood | arterial blood gases (ABGs)
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| diagnose cause of chest infection | sputum test
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| diagnose metabolic diseases | blood glucose levels
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| diagnose urinary tract infections | midstream urine (MSU)
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| diagnose, 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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| evaluates clotting | PTT/APTT
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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 (CBC)
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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 setting of RBC's | erythrocyte sedimentation rate
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| measures enzymes that can tell if a heart attack has occured | cardiac enzymes
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| measures types of fat in blood | cholesterol / triglycerides
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| more detailed to diagnose diabetes | glucose tolerance test (GTT)
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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 | blood cultures
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| produces three-dimensional images of functioning body parts, such as beating heart or blood flow | proton emission 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 (ECG/EKG)
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| the examination of a body to determine the cause 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 density 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 | endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
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| uses high-frequency sound waves | ultrasonography
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| uses ultrasound waves to evaluate cardiac function | echocardiogram
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| visual 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 other Dr. to receive test results
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| what information should a requisition include? | if client is booked for surgery, date & time
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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
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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? | how to prepare
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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? | what to expect
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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? | how long it will take
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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? | what will happen (how test is actually performed)
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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? | should someone go with them
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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? | if any sedation is required
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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? | how much discomfort is involved
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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? | if they can drive after
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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? | any special instructions after
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| what is the standard protocol when taking results over the telephone? | repeat all recorded information back to the caller
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| what is the standard protocol when taking results over the telephone? | repeat patients name
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| what is the standard protocol when taking results over the telephone? | type of test and values
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| what is the standard protocol when taking results over the telephone? | do not rush
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| what is the standard protocol when taking results over the telephone? | read the values back
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| what is the standard protocol when taking results over the telephone? | get the phone number and name of caller
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| what is the standard protocol when taking results over the telephone? | if abnormal / critical values, report to physician
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| why is diagnostic testing a useful tool for a physician? | establish a diagnosis
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| why is diagnostic testing a useful tool for a physician? | monitor a client's process / response to treatment
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| why is diagnostic testing a useful tool for a physician? | health promotion
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| why is diagnostic testing a useful tool for a physician? | disease prevention
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| why is diagnostic testing a useful tool for a physician? | detect problems early
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| why is diagnostic testing a useful tool for a physician? | facilitate prompt treatment
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| why is diagnostic testing a useful tool for a physician? | establish baseline results
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| why is diagnostic testing a useful tool for a physician? | legal purposes
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| why is diagnostic testing a useful tool for a physician? | validate / invalidate initial diagnosis
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| why is diagnostic testing a useful tool for a physician? | adjust / change client's treatment plan
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| why is diagnostic testing a useful tool for a physician? | provide information that client is healthy
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| what are positioning and draping used for? | facilitate 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 patient from 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 client's
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| what are the MOA's duties in diagnostic testing? | recognize and understand the laboratory and tests commonly ordered
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| BMD | bone mineral density
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| BUN | blood uria nitrogen
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| C&S | culture and sensitivity
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| C&T | cross-match and type
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| CT | computed tomography
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| CXR | chest x-ray
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| ECG | electrocardiography
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| EMG | electromyography
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| ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate
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| GB/GBS | gallbladder/ gallbladder series
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| Hct | hematocrit
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| HDL | high-density lipoprotein
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| KUB | kidney, ureter, bladder
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| LDL | low-density lipoprotein
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| LP | lumbar puncture
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| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging
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| MSU | midstream urine
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| O&P | ova and parasite
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| OB | occult blood
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| PC02 | partial pressure of carbon dioxide
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| PT | prothrombin time
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| RBC | red blood cell / red blood count
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| UGI | upper gastrointestinal
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| US | ultrasonography
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| WBC | white blood cell / white blood count
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