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Urinary System Anatomy

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show urinary system  
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show urinary system  
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How many liters of urine a day do the kidneys secrete   show
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How is the urine expelled from the body   show
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What is the urinary system often called   show
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What system consist of the calyces, renal pelvis, ureters, urinary bladder and urethra   show
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show calyces  
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What is the expanded portion of the kidney called   show
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What system consist of the calyces and renal pelvis together   show
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show ureters  
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What is the sacklike portion of the urinary system which receives the distal part of the uretersand serves as a reservoir   show
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What is the third and smaller tubular portion which conveys the urine to the exterior of the body   show
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What are ductless endocrine glands closely associated with the urinary system   show
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which glands are situated in the medial and superior aspects of the upper poles of the kidneys   show
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What are two important substances furnished by the suprarenal or adrenal glands   show
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show adrenal or suprarenal glands  
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show kidney  
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Which border of the kidneys are convex and which are concave   show
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show 4 1/2  
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The kidneys measure how many inches in width   show
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show 1 1/4 inches  
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show left, right  
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show peritoneum or retroperitoneum  
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show superior aspect  
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In which plane do each kidney lies   show
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How many degrees are the kidneys rotated anteriorly   show
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In what projection does the lower kidney lies perpendicular to the IR   show
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In what projection does the upper kidney lies parallel to the IR   show
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What is the level of the kidneys in a person of sthenic build   show
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In what body habitus does the kidneys lies somewhat higher   show
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In what body habitus does the kidneys lies somewhat lower   show
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The _____ kidney is slightly _______ than the left kidney   show
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show liver  
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show adipose capsule  
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How many inches do the kidneys move during respiration or respiratory movement   show
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show no more than 2 inches  
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What is the longitudinal slit on the concave medial border of each kidney   show
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show renal sinus  
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What is the outer layer of the kidney called   show
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show medulla  
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What are the essential microscopic componets of the parenchyma of the kidney called   show
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show 1 million  
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show afferent arteriole  
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Which vessel leaves the capsule of the kidney   show
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Which structure of the kidney continues from the glomerular capsule in the cortex   show
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What does the renal tubules become after they travel through the cortical and medullary substances   show
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The the renal tubules travel to the _____ after the proximal convoluted tubules   show
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show distal convoluted tubules  
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The distal convoluted tubules opens into the the __________ that begins in the cortex   show
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show collecting ducts  
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show renal papilla  
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show calyces  
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what are the beginning branches called   show
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show between 4 to 13  
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What do the minor calyces unite to form   show
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show the expanded funnel shaped renal pelvis  
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show within the hilum  
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show 10 to 12 inches  
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What structure of the unrinary system descends behind the peritoneum and in front of the psoas muscles   show
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show ureters  
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What structure of the excretory system curve to enter posterolateral surface of the urinary bladder, the level of the ischial spine   show
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What structure conveys the urine from the renal pelves to the bladder by slow peristalistic contractions   show
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What structure is a musculomembranous sac, a reservoir for urine   show
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show male  
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show vaginal canal  
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show apex  
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show neck  
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show prostate  
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show pelvic diaphragm  
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According to what does the bladder varies in size shape ,and portion   show
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Where is the bladder located when it is empty   show
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show oval  
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show 500 mL  
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show 250 mL  
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show urethal orifice  
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What is the triangle between the two orifices called   show
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show rugae  
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What structure conveys the urine out of the body   show
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What is a narrow musculomembranous tube with a sphincter type of muscule at the neck of the bladder   show
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How many inches is the urethra of the female   show
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How many inches is the urethra of a male   show
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What is located in the vestibule about 1 inch anterior to the vaginal opening   show
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What extends from the bladder to the end of the penis and divided into the prostatic, membranous, and spongy portions   show
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What serves as an excretory canal for the reproductive system   show
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show prostate  
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What part of the prostate is attached to the inferior surface of the urinary bladder   show
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How many inches does the prostate measure transversely   show
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show 3/4 inch  
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What secretes a milky fluid that combines with semen   show
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show secretions  
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What is the condition: two renal pelvi and /or ureters from the same kidney   show
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What is the condition: fusion of the kidneys, usually at the lower poles   show
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What is the condition: kidney that fails to ascend and remains in the pelvis   show
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What is inflammation of the bladder   show
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What is distension of the renal pelvis and calyces with urine   show
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show polycystic kidney  
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What is the inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis   show
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What is the condition: increased blood pressure of the kidney   show
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show wilms  
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show ureterocele  
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What is backward flow of urine from the bladder into the ureters   show
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show iodinated  
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What precede the specilalized procedures   show
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show AP  
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What projections is taken to localize calcium and tumor masses   show
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What position is used to demonstrate the mobility of the kidneys   show
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show preliminary radiographs  
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show contrast medium  
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show ureters and urethra  
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What is opacified for the delineation and differentiation of cysts and tumor masses situated in the kidney   show
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show with iodinated contrast medium and then radiographed by tomagraphy or CT  
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show into vein by rapid injection or by infusion  
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What procedures are used to investigate the blood vessels of the kidneys and suprarenal glands   show
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show urography  
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what technique allow the contrast medium to enter the kidney in the normal direction of the blood flow   show
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Which filling introduce the contrast material directly into the kidney through a percutaneous puncture of the renal pelvis   show
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show excretory or intravenous urography (IVU)  
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show functioning  
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show to demonstrate all parts of the urinary system  
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show pyelography  
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show IVP  
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What procedure requires that the contrast material is introduced against the normal flow   show
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show into the canals  
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How are the canals filled of the upper urinary tract for retrograde urography   show
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How is the lower part of the urinary tract filled with contrast   show
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What type of procedure is the retrograde urographic examination of the proximal urinary tract   show
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Who performs the catherization and filling of the urinary tract   show
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show catherized specimens of urine  
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show retrograde urographic examination  
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What term is the bLadder examination usually denoted   show
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What procedure examines the lower ureters   show
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what procedures examines the urethra   show
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show anatomy  
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What type of salts are used in cystography and what percentage   show
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What contrast medium was introduced inthe 70's and is used today   show
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show nonionic contrast emdium  
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Whose choice is it to use ionic or nonioic contrast medium   show
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How long does adverse reacion last   show
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What are the feling of warmth, flushing, and sometimes a few hives   show
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show vomiting, nausea, and edema of the respiratory mucous membrane  
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What must be carefully checked of each patient   show
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When does most reactions to contrast medium occur after administration   show
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What must not be done after the first 5 minutes of administering the contrast medium   show
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show emergency equipment and medication  
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show intestinal tract  
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show bowel preparation  
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What position exerts pressure on the abdomen and moves gas laterally away from the pelvicaliceal structures   show
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What preparation require the patient to follow a low residue diet for 1 to 2 days, eat a light evening meal on the day before exam   show
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show a non gas forming laxative evening of the exam  
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True or False: the patient should have nothing by mouth after midnight on the day of the exam   show
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show induced renal failure  
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How many cups of water does the patient drink before the retrograde urography   show
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What preparation is usually necessary for the lower urinary tract   show
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What table is suitable for the preliminary excretory urography and most retrograde studies of the bladder and urethra   show
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what procedure requires a table equipped with tomographic apparatus   show
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show tomography  
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What markers should be used during the retrograde urographic procedures   show
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What is taken to demonstrate the mobility of the kidneys   show
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what shows a sharply defined outline of the kidneys, lower border of the liver and lateral margin of the psoas muscles   show
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What is not applied over the upper abdomen in urographic examination   show
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What may cause resultant pressure to interfere with the passage of fluid through the ureters   show
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What depends on exposure time and on securing the full cooperation of the patient   show
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What should be explained to the patient   show
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What depends on the success of the examination   show
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What is done to retard flow of the opacified urine into the bladder and adequate filling of the renal pelves and calyces   show
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show at the level of the ASIS  
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What should slowly be released when the compression device is removed to reduce pain caused by rapid change   show
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show compression  
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What is the breathing instructions for the retrograde filling (urography)   show
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show the image should be so marked  
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What projection is used to demonstrate the mobility of the kidneys   show
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show lateral in the decubitus position  
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show AP projection with the patient recumbent  
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What projection serves to check the preparation of the gastrointestinal tract and to make any necessary alteration in the exposure factors   show
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show work carefully so that repeat exposures are not necessary  
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show function and structure of the urinary system  
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What is demonstrated by the ability for the kidneys to filter contrast medium and concentrate it with urine   show
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show anatomic structures  
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What are these indication: abdominal masses, renalcysts, renal tumors, urolithiasis, pyelonephritis, hydronephrosis, trauma, preoperative location, size,and shape of the kidneys and ureters,renal hypertension   show
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What is the condition for calculi or stones   show
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show infection of upper urinary tract  
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What is abnormal dilation of the pelicaliceal system   show
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What the ability of the kidneys to filter contrast medium from the blood and the patient allergic history related to   show
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Which patients arte strong candidates to receive a nonionic contrast medium or should be examined using another modality   show
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show emptying the bladder  
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show clinical history, allergic history, blood chemistry levels  
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show 0.6-1.5 mg/100mL  
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What is the normal blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level   show
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show supine position  
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What should be done before placing the patient on the table for the intravenous urography exam   show
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What radiograph is obtained before the first postinjection exposure   show
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show 30 to 100mL  
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What should be produced at certain intervals from the time of the completion of contrast medium   show
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show in the pelvicaliceal system within 2 to 8 minutes  
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show 15 to 20 minutes after the injection  
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What is determined after the IR is exposed, processed and reviewed   show
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show a 30 second image to obtain a nephrogram  
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What may be taken at a 5 to 10 minute intervals   show
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What is taken to detect residual urine, small tumor masses, or enlargement of prostate gland   show
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show contrast medium remaining in the body  
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show drink extra fluid for a few days to help flush out the contrast medium  
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What exam is taken after the bolus injection   show
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show AP projection  
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show nephrotomography  
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How can the contrast medium be injected rapidly   show
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How can the contrast medium be injected more slowly   show
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What is performed by injecting a large amount of highly concentrated, iodinated contrast medium   show
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What works better with bolus   show
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What procedure is performed with the injection of a contrast medium into the cyst under fluoroscopic control   show
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show cystic by ultrasound  
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What procedure is used on patients with hydronephrosis   show
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What exam provide little physiologic information about the urinary system   show
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show retrograde urography  
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show incidence of reactions  
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show under aseptic conditions  
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Who performs the retrograde urogram   show
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show in urology department or radiology department  
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Who is responsible for the equipment and draping of the patient   show
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Who is responsible for overhead parts of the readiographic equipment fre from dust for the protection of the operative field and the sterile layout   show
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show radiographer  
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What position requires that the patient be positioned with knees flexed over the stirrups of the adjustable leg supports   show
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show urologist  
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What are taken after two catheterized specimens of urine   show
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What are the three AP projections most commonly used for the retrograde urographic series   show
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What additional projections are sometimes required   show
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show retrograde studies of the lower urinary tract  
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What are contridictions to the lower urinary tract studies are related to   show
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show ionic solution  
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show sodium or meglumine diatrizoates or the newer nonionic contrast medium  
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What happens to the organic compounds used for IVU's   show
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show before they are brought into the radiology department  
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When the patient is to be catherized inthe radiology department what must be set up to specification   show
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show patient given as much privacy as possible  
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How is the contrast medium introduced into the bladder   show
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When are studies made for retrograde cystology   show
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show 1 AP, 2 AP obliques, 1 lateral  
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show midcoronal plane of the patient's body  
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show to the level of the iliac crest  
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show expiration  
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* What position demonstrates the ureteropelvic junction in the prescence of hydronephrosis   show
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* What projection demonstrates the mobility of the kidneys and opacified bladder   show
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* What projections are useful in demonstrating the distal ends of the ureters   show
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show at the level of the iliac crest  
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* What is the respiration for the AP projection of the urinary system   show
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show prone  
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* What position is recommended for the filling the obstructed ureter in the prescence of hydronephrosis   show
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show bladder, pubic symphysis, short scale contrast, no artifacts, and time marker  
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show the kidney closer to the IR  
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* Which kidney will be parallel to the plane of the IR in the AP oblique projection of the urinary system   show
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show 30 degrees from the plane of the IR ( the midcoronal plane)  
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* Where is IR centered for the AP oblique projection of the urinary system   show
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show end of expiration  
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* Where is the CR directed for the AP oblique projection of the urinary system   show
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* Where do the CR enter for the AP oblique projection of the urinary system   show
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show the elevated kidney  
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show the downside kidney  
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show entering the patient at the level of the iliac crest and perpendicular to the IR  
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show displacement of a kidney and to localize calcareous areas and tumor masses  
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show 30 degrees and caudal  
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* Where do the central enter for the AP axial projection of the urinary bladder   show
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show 10 to 15 degrees cephalad  
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show 1 inch distal to the tip of the coccyx  
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show perpendicular to the Pubic symphisis for voiding studies  
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* Whatstructures are shown for the AP axial and PA axial projections of the urinary system   show
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* How many degrees do you rotate the patient for the AP oblique projection of the urinary bladder   show
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show suspend at end of expiration  
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show 2 inches above the upper border of the pubic symphysis and 2 inches medial to he upper ASIS  
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* What is the respiration for lateral projection of the urinary bladder   show
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show perpendicular to IR and 2 inches above border of the pubic symphysis or 2 inches below the ASIS  
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show anterior and posterior bladder walls and base of bladder  
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* How many degrees are the patient rotated for the AP projection of the male cystourethrography   show
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show body of the elevated pubic symphysis  
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What study is performed when the bladder is filled with contrast material for the male cystourethrography   show
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show 3.5 cm  
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What does the female urethra open into   show
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show the superior border of the pubic symphysis  
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What female organ is subject to tumors, abcesses, diverticula, dilation, and stricture   show
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when are contrast studies made in the investigation of abnormalilties other than stress incontinence for the AP projection of the female cystourethography   show
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show inserrion of a catheter just before injection of the contrast solution  
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How is the IR placed centered for the AP projection of the female cystourethrography   show
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How many degrees is the CR angled and what direction for the AP projection of the female cystourethrography   show
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Why is the CR angled 5 degrees for the AP projection for the female cystourethography   show
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show oblique projections  
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What is the matallic bead chain cyatourethography used for   show
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What projections are compared for the female cystourethrography   show
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What two sets of images are obtained for the AP projection for the female cystourethography   show
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show a towel or disposable pad  
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show ASRT  
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What must the technilogist who perform the venipuncture and contrast media administration be knowledgeable about   show
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What is based on cognitive knowledge, proficiency in psychomotor skills, positive values and validation in a clinical setting   show
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show all medications  
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show medication's name, dosages, indications, contradictions, and possible adverse reactions  
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How must the technologist provide information about the procedure   show
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show steps in the procedure, expecteed duration, and limitations or restrictions  
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What should never be told to the patient   show
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What must the technologist tell the patient about the venipuncture procedure   show
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What is the indication of benadryl   show
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What is the indication of demerol   show
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show severe pain  
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show nausea, sedation  
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What is the indication of valium   show
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show preoperative sedation (to induce sleepiness or drowiness and relieve apprehension)  
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show any known allergies to food and medications  
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What is the average BUN level and creatine level   show
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What exists each time the body system is entered   show
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What must always be used when medications are administered with a neddle   show
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What equipment of venipuncture consist of a barrel, tip, and plunger   show
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What happens to all needdles used in venipuncture   show
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How do hypodermic neddles vary   show
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What does neddle gauge refer ro   show
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show true  
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show the volume of fluid may be administered rapidly  
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show in inches  
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show 1/2 inch  
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How many inches is the neddle used for intrathecal spinal injection   show
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How many inches are the neddles used in IV injections   show
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What has three parts: hub, cannula or shaft, or bevel   show
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show determine any structural defects nonbeveled points and bent shafts  
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show butterfly sets or angiocatheters  
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show plastic appendages  
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Whatof the butterfly neddle aid in inserting the neddle and stabilizing the neddleonce venous patency has been confirmed   show
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show over the neddle canula  
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show identify correct patient  
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What is the first step in preparing a bottle of vial for a procedure   show
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Why do containers have rubber stoppers   show
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What vial is cleaned with an alcohol wipe   show
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show closed system  
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What is injected into the bottle to equal the same amount of desired fluid   show
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What is pulled back to the level of the desired amount of medication   show
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What method is used to recap syringes   show
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show recap them  
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What is critical for venipuncture   show
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show it may be a vessel or artery  
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What are the prime factors in selecting a vein   show
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Where are the veins found in establishing an IV access   show
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What is the general rule of selecting a IV site   show
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What are the characteristic of selecting the most distal vein   show
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show veins in the antecubital space  
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show site is cleaned and clipped  
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Why should hair be clipped from venipuncture site   show
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What is used to cleanse the skin   show
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How long should the anteseptic remain on the skin   show
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How is the skin cleaned for the preparatioin of venipuncture   show
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show indirect two step entry method and direct method one step entry method  
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show direct one step method  
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show indirect method two step method  
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show 6 to 8 inches above the site  
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What hand do the technologist holds the patient's limb   show
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show to stabilize and anchor the vein  
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What do the technologist holds with the dominant hand   show
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show 15 degrees from the long axis of the vessel  
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show with a downward motion, and advances the neddle parallel and then punctures the vein  
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show release the tourniquet  
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What happens if back flow of blood do not occur   show
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What do the technologist do before cleaning the injection site   show
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show tourniquet  
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How is the neddle anchored as arequired policy   show
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show observed and palpated  
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show infiltration  
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What should be done before the contrast medium is injected   show
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How many times is the line flushed   show
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show remove any tape or protective dressing covering the puncture site  
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show pulled directly from the vein  
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show direct pressure  
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show appropriate disposal containers  
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What are the classification of reactions due to the medication during venipuncture   show
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Which reaction include sensation of warmth, a metallic taste, or sneezing   show
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show moderate  
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show severe  
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show infiltration  
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show displacement of neddle  
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show application of ice if less than 30 minutes have passed since filtration, application of warm wet compress if filtration occurred more than 30 minutes previously  
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show right patient, right medication, right route, right amount, right time  
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How many times is the medication verified   show
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When is the medication verified   show
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show by the physician or the department protocols  
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Who determine the right time, right amount, and right route, type of medication and the procedure   show
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show documentation of the five rights of medication administration  
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show size, type, and location of the neddle, number of venipuncture attempts, identity of health care personnel who performed he procedure, and how the patient responde to the procedure  
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