Patient History
As Low As Reasonably Achievable
What is ALARA?
Lipase…
What test is more specific in cases of pancreatitis?
Making False Promises
What is an example of non-therapeutic communication?
obtaining , reviewing, and incorporating patient history and clinical data
What is the primary job description of a Sonographer?
Renal Impairment…
What does an increase of creatinine indicate?
Gel, a Stretcher, and an Ultrasound Machine are…
Examples of fundamental accessories
Lab Values, Prior Imaging, Patient History
What are the key points to look for before scanning?
The Thyroid Gland…
What produces Calcitonin?
The degree to which an individual can obtain, process, and understand his or her health status with regard to making appropriate health decision
What is Health Literacy?
Something that you need in order to get a diagnostic exam or you will be denied.
What is a Doctors Request?
The main protein found in plasma
What is Albumin?
Specialized terminology, abbreviations, and acronyms used in the medical field to communicate in a timely manner
What is Medical Jargon?
The abbreviation for Sonographic Reasoning.
What is IMAGE?
Hyperparathyroidism
What does elevated levels of calcium indicate?
Information that can be learned through the patient interview process.
What is Subjective Information?