For Which Diagnostic Procedure Would It Be Important for You

question 68

Multiple Choice

For which diagnostic procedure would it be important for you to ask if the patient is a metalworker?

• A) Ultrasound
• B) KUB
• C) Cholecystography
• D) Myelography
• E) MRI

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Definitions:

Pain Status

An assessment of the intensity, location, and type of pain an individual is experiencing, often used to guide treatment decisions.

Computed Tomography (CT)

A medical imaging technique that uses computer-processed combinations of many X-ray measures taken from different angles to produce cross-sectional images of specific areas of the body.

NPO

An abbreviation for the Latin "nil per os," meaning nothing by mouth, a medical instruction to refrain from consuming food or drink.

Contrast Medium

A substance used in medical imaging to enhance the contrast of structures or fluids within the body, thereby improving the visibility of organs, tissues, or blood vessels.