Chapter 14 Timby & chapter 8 Touhy
special examinations and tests
Diagnostic examination correct answers A procedure that involves physical inspection
of body structures and evidence of their functions
EXAMPLES:
´Radiography
´Endoscopy
´Radionuclide imaging (radioactive chemicals)
´Ultrasonography
Electrical graphic recording (EKG & EEG)
Laboratory tests correct answers Procedure that involves the examination of body fluid
or specimens
EXAMPLES:
´Blood labs & cultures
´Urine labs & cultures
´Glucometer
Geri considerations correct answers -Some laboratory values change minimally or not
at all with age. Parameters are often determined by using averaged statistics. Failure to
consider age-related differences in laboratory values can lead to inaccurate and
inappropriate treatment.
-Because many prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as vitamins,
minerals, and herbal products, can affect laboratory values, it is important to review all
medications and other bioactive substances when considering laboratory procedures.
-Knowing the usual range of laboratory results for older adults who have chronic
conditions is important. Test results that are outside the normal range may be normal or
acceptable for people with chronic conditions. It is also important to compare the client's
previous results for the diagnostic test with current findings.
examinations with laboratory tests correct answers ´Throat culture
´ Spinal puncture
´ Pap smear
´ Paracentesis: abdomen
´ Thoracentesis: chest
equipment used in exams correct answers
radiography correct answers x-ray
Endoscopy correct answers optical scopes
, Radionuclide imaging correct answers radioactive chemicals
Ultrasonography correct answers high frequency wave lengths
root words and suffixes correct answers
-graphy correct answers to record
-gram correct answers an image
-scope correct answers exam instrament
-scopy correct answers to see
-centesis correct answers to puncture
-meter correct answers instrument of measure
-metry correct answers to measure
Nursing Responsibilities correct answers ´Determine patient understanding of the
procedure.
´Witness the patient's signature on a consent form
´Teach and follow test preparation requirements
´Obtain equipment and supplies
´Arrange examination area
´ Position and drape the patient
´ Assist the examiner
´ Provide patient with physical/emotional support
´ Care for the specimens
´ Record and report appropriate information.
report and record correct answers ´Date/time
´Pre-exam assessments/prep
´Type of test/exam
´Performed by whom
´Performed where
´Response of patient during/after
´Specimens obtained if any
´Specimen description and disposition
elements of informed consent correct answers capacity, comprehension, voluntariness
capacity correct answers ´Patient has ability to make a rational decision.
special examinations and tests
Diagnostic examination correct answers A procedure that involves physical inspection
of body structures and evidence of their functions
EXAMPLES:
´Radiography
´Endoscopy
´Radionuclide imaging (radioactive chemicals)
´Ultrasonography
Electrical graphic recording (EKG & EEG)
Laboratory tests correct answers Procedure that involves the examination of body fluid
or specimens
EXAMPLES:
´Blood labs & cultures
´Urine labs & cultures
´Glucometer
Geri considerations correct answers -Some laboratory values change minimally or not
at all with age. Parameters are often determined by using averaged statistics. Failure to
consider age-related differences in laboratory values can lead to inaccurate and
inappropriate treatment.
-Because many prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as vitamins,
minerals, and herbal products, can affect laboratory values, it is important to review all
medications and other bioactive substances when considering laboratory procedures.
-Knowing the usual range of laboratory results for older adults who have chronic
conditions is important. Test results that are outside the normal range may be normal or
acceptable for people with chronic conditions. It is also important to compare the client's
previous results for the diagnostic test with current findings.
examinations with laboratory tests correct answers ´Throat culture
´ Spinal puncture
´ Pap smear
´ Paracentesis: abdomen
´ Thoracentesis: chest
equipment used in exams correct answers
radiography correct answers x-ray
Endoscopy correct answers optical scopes
, Radionuclide imaging correct answers radioactive chemicals
Ultrasonography correct answers high frequency wave lengths
root words and suffixes correct answers
-graphy correct answers to record
-gram correct answers an image
-scope correct answers exam instrament
-scopy correct answers to see
-centesis correct answers to puncture
-meter correct answers instrument of measure
-metry correct answers to measure
Nursing Responsibilities correct answers ´Determine patient understanding of the
procedure.
´Witness the patient's signature on a consent form
´Teach and follow test preparation requirements
´Obtain equipment and supplies
´Arrange examination area
´ Position and drape the patient
´ Assist the examiner
´ Provide patient with physical/emotional support
´ Care for the specimens
´ Record and report appropriate information.
report and record correct answers ´Date/time
´Pre-exam assessments/prep
´Type of test/exam
´Performed by whom
´Performed where
´Response of patient during/after
´Specimens obtained if any
´Specimen description and disposition
elements of informed consent correct answers capacity, comprehension, voluntariness
capacity correct answers ´Patient has ability to make a rational decision.
