Deck 16: Other Diagnostic Studies

Question 1

Which medication should be noted on a requisition for an ECG?

A)Contin (codeine)
B)Coumadin (warfarin)
C)Lanoxin (digoxin)
D)Dilantin

Answer 1

Lanoxin (digoxin)

Question 2

Which endoscopic procedure would require that the patient be given cathartics and/or enemas before the procedure is performed?

A)Bronchoscopy
B)Sigmoidoscopy
C)Esophagoscopy
D)Arthroscopy

Answer 2

Sigmoidoscopy

Question 3

A doctor's order for ABG on RA means arterial blood gases on:

A)rate of air pressure.
B)room air.
C)rules of oxygen administration.
D)range of air pressure.

Answer 3

room air.

Question 4

Visual examination of the large intestine from the anus to the cecum is accomplished via:

A)proctoscopy.
B)esophagoscopy.
C)colonoscopy.
D)sigmoidoscopy.

Question 5

The department that performs diagnostic tests that relate to the heart and lungs is:

A)cardiopulmonary.
B)neurology.
C)endoscopy.
D)gastroenterology.

Question 6

To determine whether a patient has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA),the doctor would order a(n):

A)gastric analysis.
B)incentive spirometry.
C)sleep study.
D)somatosensory evoked potential.

Question 7

The purpose of an arterial line is to:

A)evaluate a patient's ABGs.
B)designate the direction of blood flow.
C)continuously measure a patient's blood pressure.
D)evaluate the integrity of the peripheral nerves.

Question 8

A visual examination of the esophagus,stomach,and intestines is a(n):

A)implanted cardioverter defibrillator (ICD).
B)NCS.
C)brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER).
D)EGD.

Question 9

To assess a patient's lung capacity and function,the doctor would order a(n):

A)rhythm strip.
B)electrocardiogram (ECG).
C)Holter monitor.
D)spirometry study.

Question 10

Which of the following is TRUE of endoscopic examinations?

A)Gastrointestinal (GI)endoscopy examinations must be performed before barium studies are done.
B)A proctoscopy provides visualization of the entire colon and must be done on an inpatient basis.
C)A gastroscopy allows visualization of the rectum.
D)A bronchoscopy does not require a consent form.

Question 11

A doctor orders a pulmonary function test (PFT)to determine:

A)posture function abnormalities.
B)pulse rate.
C)the extent of pulmonary abnormality.
D)primary site of abnormalities.

Question 12

An electrophysiologic study (EPS)is a method of:

A)studying evoked potentials within the heart.
B)recording electrical pulse stimulations of the heart.
C)estimating problems of stimulation activity of the heart.
D)recording the emotional potential of stimulants.

Question 13

A cardiac catheterization is a procedure that is used to detect:

A)lung cancer.
B)anemia.
C)esophageal cancer.
D)the region of coronary occlusion (blockages).

Question 14

The fact that a patient is taking Lovenox (enoxaparin)must be noted when one is ordering a(n):

A)echocardiogram.
B)secretin test.
C)visual evoked potential.
D)arterial blood gas (ABG).

Question 15

If the doctor wishes to measure how well a patient's individual nerves can transmit electrical signals,he or she will order a(n):

A)nerve conduction study (NCS).
B)EMG.
C)ECG.
D)electronystagmogram (ENG).

Question 16

An invasive procedure is defined as one that:

A)does not require a consent form.
B)requires entry into the body by some means.
C)does not require entry into the body by some means.
D)allows the passage of x-rays.

Question 17

A patient who has apnea is experiencing:

A)absence of breathing.
B)atrial fibrillation.
C)abdominal pain.
D)a pacemaker.

Question 18

Which of the following classifications of medication would be noted when an EEG is ordered?

A)Antiemetics
B)Antilipidemics
C)Antidiabetics
D)Anticonvulsives

Question 19

A diagnostic procedure that involves endoscopic inspection of the bile and pancreatic ducts is a(n):

A)ERGP.
B)EGD.
C)ENG.
D)endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).

Question 20

A patient was admitted from the emergency department after an accident caused a severe brain injury.Brain activity will be assessed with a(n):

A)esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD).
B)electromyogram (EMG).
C)electroencephalogram (EEG).
D)ECG.

Question 21

Which of the following procedures would require that a consent form be signed?

A)EEG
B)PFT
C)ECG
D)Colonoscopy

Question 22

A capillary blood gas (CBG)is a test that is commonly ordered on which nursing unit?

A)Neonatal
B)Geriatrics
C)Neurology
D)Cardiovascular

Question 23

The purpose of electrodiagnostics is to evaluate the:

A)endocrine system and reproductive systems.
B)digestive system and glandular systems.
C)respiratory and digestive systems.
D)cardiovascular,nervous,and muscular systems.

Question 24

Venous plethysmography is performed to detect:

A)the presence of gastric acidity.
B)the location of a bowel obstruction.
C)the presence of cancer.
D)deep vein thrombophlebitis (DVT).

Question 25

An EGD is a visual examination of which of the following organs?

A)Esophagus,stomach,and duodenum
B)Ear,nose,and throat
C)Esophagus,trachea,and stomach
D)Esophagus,bronchial tubes,and lungs

Question 26

A transesophageal electrocardiogram (TEE)is performed by which of the following departments?

A)Cardiopulmonary (respiratory care)
B)Endoscopy
C)Neurology
D)Cardiovascular

Question 27

One of the indications to perform electrodiagnostic procedures would be if the patient was experiencing:

A)nausea and vomiting.
B)muscle cramping or pain.
C)abdominal pain.
D)skin rash.

Question 28

A cardiovascular electrodiagnostic procedure,an ECG is performed to:

A)record the electrical impulses of the heart.
B)study brain function.
C)identify problems such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
D)evaluate the function of the vestibular portion of the eighth cranial nerve.

Question 29

A treadmill stress test is performed by the:

A)Neurology department to evaluate level and cause of stress.
B)Cardiovascular department to evaluate cardiac response to physical stress.
C)Cardiopulmonary (respiratory care)department to evaluate respiratory stress.
D)Gastroenterology department to detect gastric ulcers that are caused by stress.

Question 30

A Holter monitor may be ordered by a doctor when the patient:

A)needs to ease the pain when walking.
B)complains of chest pains.
C)complains of back pain.
D)has curvature of the spine.

Question 31

Which of the following procedures involve the cardiovascular and nuclear medicine departments?

A)EPS and IPG
B)Swan-Ganz catheter and A-line
C)Thallium and sestamibi stress tests
D)Two-dimensional M-mode echocardiogram and M-mode echo

Question 32

A gastrointestinal study that may be performed in the endoscopy department is a(n):

A)EPS.
B)esophagoscopy.
C)IPG.
D)secretin test.

Question 33

A doctor's order for an impedence plethysmography (IPG)of right leg would be ordered from which of the following departments?

A)Cardiopulmonary
B)Endoscopy
C)Cardiovascular Diagnostics
D)Neurology

Question 34

A Swan-Ganz catheter would be inserted by a:

A)doctor.
B)nurse.
C)cardiopulmonary technician.
D)neurology technician.

Question 35

Which of the following procedures are cardiovascular/ultrasound procedures?

A)Thallium and sestamibi stress tests
B)Swan-Ganz catheter and A-line
C)Two-dimensional M-mode echocardiogram and M-mode echo
D)EPS and IPG

Question 36

A BAER is commonly used in low-birthweight newborns to screen for:

A)heart abnormalities.
B)hearing disorders.
C)impaired vision.
D)child abuse.

Question 37

A procedure that provides a computerized two-dimensional image of the vessel,along with an image of blood flow,is a(n):

A)arterial plethysmography.
B)vascular ultrasound.
C)vascular duplex scan.
D)venous plethysmography.