18 Questions
What does noninvasive diagnostic testing mean?
Keeping the skin and body tissues intact
Which phase of diagnostic testing focuses on client preparation?
Pretest Phase
What is the main focus of the Post-test Phase in diagnostic testing?
Nursing care of the client and follow-up activities
Why is it important to review a client's medical record before diagnostic testing?
To identify allergies and previous adverse reactions
In noninvasive diagnostic testing, what remains intact in the body?
Skin and body tissues
During which phase of diagnostic testing does the nurse compare previous and current test results?
Post-test Phase
What is the purpose of an Electroencephalography (EEG) test?
To measure the electrical activity of the brain
What does a Chest X-Ray primarily determine?
Size and position of the heart
Which diagnostic test involves a portable recording device monitoring heart activity over 24 hours?
Holter ECG
What type of diagnostic test is used to examine the bladder and ureter openings?
Cystourethroscopy
Which test examines joint structures, primarily focusing on the knee?
Arthroscopy
What is the purpose of an Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) test?
To examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum
What is the purpose of arthroscopy?
To visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint
Which type of biopsy is typically performed to investigate abnormal Pap test results?
Colposcopy-directed biopsy
When is a needle biopsy commonly used?
To take samples from the liver or thyroid
What is the purpose of excisional biopsy?
To investigate connective tissue lumps like muscle
In which type of biopsy are cutting tools threaded through an endoscope to obtain a tissue sample?
Endoscopic biopsy
When is a stereotactic biopsy usually performed?
When the lump is hard to see or feel
Explore the fundamentals of diagnostic testing in nursing, including an overview of noninvasive and invasive procedures. Learn about the phases of diagnostic testing and the differences between noninvasive and invasive tests.
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