Human Kidneys Function and Structure
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What is the purpose of monitoring the heart during lithotripsy?

  • To reduce the treatment time to 30 minutes
  • To increase the number of shocks given to the patient
  • To synchronize the shock-waves with the heart cycle (correct)
  • To control the motorized tables
  • How many shocks are typically administered during a lithotripsy treatment?

  • 1500 shocks (average) (correct)
  • 300-500 shocks
  • 1000-1200 shocks
  • 600-900 shocks
  • What happens to the stone after the shock-waves in lithotripsy?

  • It is reduced to 1 to 2-mm fragments (correct)
  • It grows in size
  • It remains unaffected
  • It dissolves completely during treatment
  • What is the purpose of fluoroscopic verification during lithotripsy?

    <p>To verify if the stone or large particles are broken down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long does it typically take for the stone fragments to pass down the ureter after lithotripsy treatment?

    <p>Within 30 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Focused high-energy acoustic shock-waves are not important for extra-corporeal lithotripsy.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Large aperture systems spread shock-wave energy on the skin entrance area.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Plasma explosion method is the commonly used method for generating shockwaves in extracorporeal lithotripsy today.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An electromagnetic shock-wave generation system includes a coil and an insulated metal membrane.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The piezo-electric principle in shock-wave generation involves a coil and an insulated metal membrane.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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