The Preoperative Testing Regimen for Diagnosing Thyroid Disorders Follows a Structured

question 8

Multiple Choice

The preoperative testing regimen for diagnosing thyroid disorders follows a structured plan of history taking,neck palpation,imaging scans,and fine needle aspiration.Select the statement that is an appropriate description of a thyroid diagnostic study.

• A) Palpation: determines size, contour, swallowing function, lymph nodes, and bruits.
• B) Fluoroscopy-guided fine needle aspiration: typically performed for frozen section.
• C) Ultrasonic scans: the treatment of choice to evaluate thyroid nodules.
• D) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) scans: evaluate local invasion of the tumor nodules within the thyroid capsule.

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Definitions:

Hierarchical

Pertaining to a system or organization where individuals or entities are ranked according to levels of importance or authority.

Senior Levels

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Strategic Response

An organization's planned and deliberate reaction to changes or challenges in its external environment.

Organizational Structure

The system of tasks, workflows, reporting relationships, and communication channels that link together the work of diverse individuals and groups.