Which Statement Is True About Patient Preparation for Renal Ultrasonography

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about patient preparation for renal ultrasonography?

• A) The patient must be kept NPO for at least 8 hours before the exam.
• B) The patient should be prepared for the loud noises made by the equipment.
• C) The procedure is noninvasive and painless.
• D) Intravenous dye is used.

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Definitions:

Vertebrae

refer to the individual bones that stack to form the vertebral column, or spine, providing structural support and protecting the spinal cord.

Medial Condyles

Rounded protrusions found at the distal end of the femur or tibia, involved in forming the knee joint and aiding in its movements.

Lateral Condyles

Rounded prominences at the end of some bones, near the knee and elbow, that form part of the joint.

Femur

The longest and strongest bone in the human body, located in the thigh, connecting the hip to the knee.