Nursing role
Before a diagnostic procedure, the nurse must verify this legal requirement is completed for invasive testing.
informed consent
An elevated white blood cell count typically indicates this condition.
infection or inflammation
This blood test is used to help diagnose heart failure.
BNP (B-type natriuretic peptide)
This imaging test requires screening for metal implants.
MRI
A low hematocrit/hemoglobin level most commonly indicates this condition.
anemia
One nursing responsibility before certain abdominal imaging tests is this dietary instruction.
NPO (withhold food and fluids)
An elevated neutrophil count with a left shift indicates this type of infection.
bacterial infection
Troponin elevation indicates damage to this organ.
heart (myocardial infarction)
Before a CT scan with contrast, the nurse must assess for this allergy.
iodine or shellfish allergy
A platelet count of 50,000/mm³ places the client at risk for this complication.
spontaneous bleeding
After a diagnostic test, the nurse must do this if abnormal results are identified.
notify the health-care provider
Elevated lymphocytes are most commonly associated with this type of infection.
viral infection (right shift)
BUN and creatinine are primarily used to evaluate this organ system.
kidney function
This procedure involves swallowing a capsule containing a tiny camera.
capsule endoscopy
An elevated eosinophil count most likely indicates this type of condition.
allergic reaction or parasitic infection
The nurse may be responsible for administering these prior to certain GI diagnostic tests.
laxatives or enemas
Elevated basophils may indicate this life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction.
anaphylaxis
Lipase levels are used to assess dysfunction of this organ.
pancreas?
The primary purpose of an X-ray is to visualize this structure.
bone structures
A high WBC with fever and purulent drainage most strongly suggests this.
infection
During and after a diagnostic procedure, the nurse must perform this critical safety role.
monitor and care for the patient for complications
Monocytes rising after neutrophils indicates this stage of immune response.
second-line defense against bacterial infection
Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) measures this long-term condition.
long-term blood glucose control
Which imaging test is best for evaluating soft tissue and uses magnetic fields instead of radiation?
MRI
A patient receiving contrast develops difficulty breathing and hypotension. The nurse suspects this complication.
anaphylactic reaction