College Mid-Term Questions With Complete Solutions A Graded

Ch 39: What is used to control edema following an arthoscopy? - ans --- compression - elevation - joint extension Ch 39: What are two complicants following an arthoscopy? - ans --- infection - bleeding Ch 39: What is lab value elevated in liver disease or bone disorders? - ans --alkaline phosphate Ch 39: What is nephrotoxic and contraindicated in a pt who has an allergy to iodine, shellfish, or seafood, who may be pregnant, or has elevated creatinine levels? - ans --contrast medium Ch 39: What is important to intruct on during a bone scan using an isotope? - ans --hydration is used to eliminate the isotope Ch 39: What diagnostic test is used to help distinguish muscle from nerve disorders by directly stimulating muscle cells? - ans --electromyography Ch 39: What two interventions do you do for the diagnostic test electromyography? - ans --- check for use of anticoagulants prior to it (bleeding in the muscle could occur) - apply warm compress to relieve discomfort following the test Ch 39: What two complications do diagnostic procedures that disrupt skin surfaces cause? - ans --increased risk of: - infection - bleeding Ch 39: What decreases serum calcium levels? - ans --calcitonin Ch 39: What increases serum calcium levels? - ans --parathyroid hormone