Labs (not the dogs) Signs of Life X-Ray Vision Through the Looking Glass Potpourri
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What is Hematocrit.
This lab test measures the percentage of red blood cells in whole blood
100
What is Temperature
In the surgical patient, this is most accurately measured in the bladder, esophagus or aural space.
100
What is ultrasound
This diagnostic procedure uses high-frequency sound waves to produce an image and can tell you if its a boy or a girl
100
What are culture and sensitivity
This test grows microorganisms in a medium and then observes their reaction to multiple antibiotics
100
What is SPHYGMOMANOMETER
This is the correct spelling of the medical term for a blood pressure cuff
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What is electrolytes.
Potassium, Sodium. Calcium. Magnesium
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What is blood pressure
This is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
200
What is an ECG or EKG
Commonly used in the OR, this measures the rhythm of the heart
200
What is a frozen section
Used to rule out cancer or determine if adequate tumor margins have been resected, this test is evaluated immediately
200
What is urinalysis
The study of a urine specimen to diagnose or rule out certain medical conditions
300
What are white blood cells, leukocytes
Monocytes, Macrophages, neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes
300
What is respirations
This vital sign should be measured without the patient's knowledge.
300
What is fluoroscopy/C-Arm
This intraoperative X-ray produces images in real time
300
What is cytology
fluid samples such as pericardial, pleural, or cerebrospinal are studied for the presence of blood, tumor cells, protein, and glucose
300
What is MRI
This test incorporates a magnetic field to identify structures within the body
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What is a basic metabolic panel, BMP
This lab test measures glucose, carbon dioxide, creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, bicarbonate, and electrolytes
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What is heart rate or pulse
Abnormal measurements are called bradycardia or tachycardia
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What is an angiogram
This exam uses X-rays of IV contrast to visualize obstruction or narrowing of blood vessels
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What is the specimen
How should the specimen be fixed/preserved
May I pass it off the field
Three questions a scrub tech should ask before handing off a specimen.
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What is type and cross
This test specifically matches a patients blood with a particular unit or units of blood in the blood bank
500
What is Prothrombin Time
This test identifies abnormalities in the second stage of the clotting cascade. Normal is 11-13 seconds.
500
What is systolic pressure
This pressure is produced when blood is forcefully pumped out of the left ventricle and arterial pressure is at its highest.
500
What is a retrograde pyelogram
This procedure can detect strictures, tumors, stones and other structural anomalies of the urinary system by injecting contrast dye into the ureter and viewing on X-ray
500
What is pathology
tissue specimens are sent for analysis of structure and type of cells to help produce a diagnosis for the surgeon.
500
What is apical pulse
The diaphragm of the stethoscope should be placed over the fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line on the left chest to assess this type of pulse






Chapter 6 Diagnostic Procedures

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