19 Questions
What is the purpose of an amniocentesis procedure?
To detect an abnormality in the fetus
Which diagnostic procedure involves listening with a stethoscope for abnormal heart sounds?
Auscultation
What is the purpose of a bronchoscopy?
To check for abnormalities in the lungs
Which diagnostic procedure involves a study using radiopaque dye injected into an artery?
Arteriography (angiography)
What type of procedure examines the brain's electrical function using electrodes attached to the scalp?
Electroencephalography (EEG)
Which test involves a direct examination of the inside of the uterus with a flexible viewing tube?
Hysteroscopy
What does an endoscopy involve?
Direct examination of internal structures using a flexible viewing tube
Which test involves measuring how fast a nerve impulse travels by using electrodes inserted along the path of the nerve?
Nerve conduction study
What is the purpose of performing an occult blood test?
To detect blood in stool
Which imaging test uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to check for structural abnormalities?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
What is the main purpose of performing a mammography?
To check for breast cancer
Which procedure involves direct examination of internal structures using sound waves?
Ultrasonography
Which diagnostic procedure involves the growth and examination of microorganisms from a sample to identify infections?
Culture
Which procedure involves a direct examination of the cervix with a magnifying lens?
Colposcopy
What does an audiometry procedure assess?
The ability to hear and distinguish sounds
Which diagnostic procedure involves the direct examination of the airways of the lungs?
Bronchoscopy
Which procedure involves a continuous x-ray study enabling a doctor to see the inside of an organ as it functions?
Fluoroscopy
Which test measures the lungs' capacity to hold air, move air in and out of the body, and exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide?
Spirometry
What diagnostic procedure involves the insertion of a needle into the abdominal cavity to remove fluid for examination?
Paracentesis
Study Notes
Diagnostic Procedures
Amniocentesis
- Analysis of fluid from the sac surrounding the fetus to detect abnormalities in the fetus
- Procedure involves removing fluid by a needle inserted through the abdominal wall
Arteriography (Angiography)
- X-ray study using radiopaque dye injected through a thin tube (catheter) to detect blockage or defect in an artery
- Commonly used to examine arteries in the brain, heart, kidneys, aorta, or legs
Audiometry
- Assessment of the ability to hear and distinguish sounds at specific pitches and volumes using headphones
- Examines the ears
Auscultation
- Listening with a stethoscope for abnormal heart sounds
- Examines the heart
Barium X-ray Studies
- X-ray study to detect ulcers, tumors, or other abnormalities in the esophagus, stomach, intestine, or rectum
- Uses radiopaque dye to visualize the digestive tract
Biopsy
- Removal and examination of a tissue sample under a microscope to check for cancer or another abnormality
- Can be used to examine any tissue in the body
Blood Pressure Measurement
- Test for high or low blood pressure, usually using an inflatable cuff wrapped around the arm
- Examines the arm (usually)
Blood Tests
- Measurement of substances in the blood to evaluate organ function and diagnose/monitor disorders
- Usually involves a blood sample from an arm
Bone Marrow Aspiration
- Removal of a bone marrow sample by a needle for examination under a microscope to check for abnormalities in blood cells
- Examines the hipbone or breastbone
Bronchoscopy
- Direct examination with a viewing tube to check for a tumor or other abnormality in the airways of the lungs
Cardiac Catheterization
- Study of heart function and structure using a catheter inserted into a blood vessel and threaded to the heart
Chorionic Villus Sampling
- Removal of a sample from the placenta for examination under a microscope to check for abnormalities in the fetus
Chromosomal Analysis
- Examination under a microscope to detect a genetic disorder or to determine a fetus's sex
- Examines blood from the mother
Colonoscopy
- Direct examination with a viewing tube to check for a tumor or other abnormality in the large intestine
Colposcopy
- Direct examination of the cervix with a magnifying lens to check for abnormalities
Computed Tomography (CT)
- Computer-enhanced x-ray study to detect structural abnormalities in any part of the body
Cone Biopsy
- Removal and examination of a cone-shaped piece of tissue from the cervix using a heated wire loop or a laser
- Examines the cervix
Culture
- Growth and examination of microorganisms from a sample to identify infection with bacteria or fungi
- Can be used to examine any area of the body (usually a fluid sample)
Dilation and Curettage (D and C)
- Examination of a sample from the cervix and uterus under a microscope to check for abnormalities in the uterine lining
- Uses a small, sharp instrument (curet)
...and so on for the rest of the procedures.
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