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What is the primary application of ultrasound in medicine?
What is the primary application of ultrasound in medicine?
- To visualize internal structures (correct)
- To detect radiation doses
- To measure physiological effects
- To correct defective vision
What is the purpose of fluoroscopy in diagnostic x-rays?
What is the purpose of fluoroscopy in diagnostic x-rays?
- To correct defective vision
- To produce x-ray beams
- To visualize internal structures in real-time (correct)
- To measure radiation doses
What is the unit of measurement for radioactivity?
What is the unit of measurement for radioactivity?
- Becquerel (correct)
- Rutherford
- Gray
- Sievert
What is the purpose of radiation protection in radiation therapy?
What is the purpose of radiation protection in radiation therapy?
What is the application of laser light in medicine?
What is the application of laser light in medicine?
What is the purpose of CT scans in diagnostic x-rays?
What is the purpose of CT scans in diagnostic x-rays?
What is the purpose of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)?
What is the purpose of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)?
What is the purpose of instruments used in ophthalmology?
What is the purpose of instruments used in ophthalmology?
What is a possible consequence of inaccurate measurements in medical diagnosis?
What is a possible consequence of inaccurate measurements in medical diagnosis?
Which of the following is a way to reduce diagnostic errors and measurement uncertainties?
Which of the following is a way to reduce diagnostic errors and measurement uncertainties?
What type of measurements are included in the routine measurements category?
What type of measurements are included in the routine measurements category?
Why is calibration of instruments relative to standard or already calibrated important?
Why is calibration of instruments relative to standard or already calibrated important?
What is the purpose of medical measurements in diagnosis?
What is the purpose of medical measurements in diagnosis?
What can affect blood pressure and pulse rate during measurement?
What can affect blood pressure and pulse rate during measurement?
What is the primary reason for requiring high accuracy in medical measurements?
What is the primary reason for requiring high accuracy in medical measurements?
What type of measurement is pulse rate, in terms of the frequency of repetition?
What type of measurement is pulse rate, in terms of the frequency of repetition?
What is the unit of measurement for pressure in medicine?
What is the unit of measurement for pressure in medicine?
What is a common source of measurement error in medical instruments?
What is a common source of measurement error in medical instruments?
What is an example of a non-repetitive measurement in the body?
What is an example of a non-repetitive measurement in the body?
Why are nonstandard units used in medicine?
Why are nonstandard units used in medicine?
Study Notes
Psychological Factors in Measurement
- Blood pressure and pulse rate can be affected by psychological factors during measurement.
Types of Errors in Measurement
- There are two types of errors:
- False negative error: when a patient is diagnosed as free of a particular disease when they actually have it.
- False positive error: when a patient is diagnosed as having a particular disease when they don't have it.
Reducing Diagnostic Errors and Measurement Uncertainties
- Errors can be reduced by:
- Researching causes of misleading laboratory test values.
- Repeating measurements.
- Taking care when taking measurements.
- Developing new clinical tests.
- Improving instrumentation.
- Using reliable instruments.
- Calibrating instruments relative to standard or already calibrated instruments.
Medical Measurements
- Medical measurements include:
- Routine measurements: body temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, and body weight.
- Other required tests based on the patient's case, such as laboratory investigation, body signal investigations, and machinery measuring instruments.
Nonstandard Units in Medicine
- Some quantities in medicine are measured in special units that differ from standard units, e.g., pressure in mmHg or cmHg instead of N/m² or dyne/cm², and energy in kilocalorie (Kcal) or calorie (Cal) instead of Joule.
Repetitive and Non-Repetitive Measurements
- Repetitive measurements include pulse rate, breathing rate, and frequencies of electrical signals from the brain.
- Non-repetitive quantities include kidney function, food digestion, time intervals of nerve signals, and eye movement.
Accuracy of Measurement
- Measurements in medicine should be very accurate, with a low percentage of error, to avoid risky results.
- Devices used should be reliable and of high quality to minimize measurement errors.
- Measurement errors can occur due to instrument or technical errors.
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Description
This quiz covers the psychological factors that affect blood pressure and pulse rate measurements, and the types of errors that can occur in these measurements.
