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What is the purpose of abdominal paracentesis?
What is the purpose of abdominal paracentesis?
- Aspiration of a sample of CSF
- Aspiration of fluid from the thorax cavity
- Aspiration of fluid from the pericardium
- Aspiration of fluid from the peritoneal cavity (correct)
Which procedure involves passing a catheter into the heart to evaluate valvular insufficiency or stenosis?
Which procedure involves passing a catheter into the heart to evaluate valvular insufficiency or stenosis?
- Thoracentesis
- Endoscopy for reproductive system
- Cardiac catheterization (correct)
- Lumbar puncture
What type of test is an Electrocardiogram (E.C.G)?
What type of test is an Electrocardiogram (E.C.G)?
- Records electrical pattern of brain waves
- Direct ultrasound test
- A graphic recording for electrical activity of the heart (correct)
- Tests for renal diseases
When is the first morning specimen preferred for routine urine analysis?
When is the first morning specimen preferred for routine urine analysis?
Which test requires the patient to be in a fasting state for 12 to 14 hours before the procedure?
Which test requires the patient to be in a fasting state for 12 to 14 hours before the procedure?
What is the purpose of endoscopy in the medical field?
What is the purpose of endoscopy in the medical field?
What is the primary purpose of diagnostic tests according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of diagnostic tests according to the text?
What is the main function of the Hematological unit in diagnostic testing?
What is the main function of the Hematological unit in diagnostic testing?
Which of the following is NOT a common diagnostic test?
Which of the following is NOT a common diagnostic test?
What is the primary purpose of a biopsy according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of a biopsy according to the text?
Which of the following units is responsible for examining specimens for the presence of microorganisms?
Which of the following units is responsible for examining specimens for the presence of microorganisms?
What is the main function of the Clinical chemistry unit in diagnostic testing?
What is the main function of the Clinical chemistry unit in diagnostic testing?