International Lab Values and Units

Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client undergoing an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan. What is the priority nursing action prior to this scan?

Remove all items of personal clothing

Ensure client has no metal in or on their body

Ensure informed consent is obtained by the provider

Verify client's kidney function values

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is preparing a client to undergo a diagnostic test in which slices of x-ray are used to evaluate the details of internal organs. What is the proper name for this test?

Ultrasonography

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Computed Tomography

Positron Emission Tomography

Question 3 of 5

What type of diagnostic tests uses repeated sounds to take a recording of the movement of the heart?

echocardioscopy

angiocardioscopy

echocardiogram

electrocardiogram

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who will undergo a diagnostic procedure to evaluate the vessels in the heart. What is the most appropriate name for this procedure?

Coronary angioplasty

Cardiac vasogram

Cardiac vascularcentesis

Coronary angiography

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who will undergo fluoroscopy of the right knee. The nurse knows that this procedure will evaluate the joint through the use of which of the following?

Slices of radiograph

A luminous dye under x-ray

High frequency sound waves

Contrast and a large magnet

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International Lab Values and Units

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