Diagnostic Examinations
Which examination records the rhythm of the heart?
In what position would you lay after an Exercise Tolerance Test?
Supine
What type of test would you perform if you suspect blood in stool?
Hemoccult
What must be assessed of the patient before doing a wound culture?
Fever, chills, elevated WBC count
What is a thoracentesis?
Removal of fluid from the space between the lungs and the chest wall.
What test would you HAVE to get an ECG done before starting?
Exercise Tolerance Test
Where do you start collecting the specimen from?
The innermost part of the wound.
What should you observe for after an IVP procedure?
What examination must you lie on your right side for 1-2 hours after the procedure?
Liver Biopsy
A doctor's order
What examination records the electrical signals within the brain?
Electroencephalography
Endoscopy
What must you do after you cap the swab?
Crush the inner ampule
Which patient symptom must you put on the ECG strip if it occurs?
Chest pain