A Technologist Performs a Lung Scan That Demonstrates a Relatively

question 6

Multiple Choice

A technologist performs a lung scan that demonstrates a relatively normal ventilation scan and is accompanied by a perfusion scan demonstrating segmental defects.The technologist should

• A)check to see if the patient received the injection while in the upright position.
• B)check the particle size of the MAA.
• C)recognize this as a pattern for a possible PE.
• D)recognize this as a pattern for COPD.

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Definitions:

Polyhydramnios

A medical condition characterized by an excessive amount of amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus during pregnancy.

Tachycardia

A condition where the heart rate exceeds the normal resting rate, typically defined as more than 100 beats per minute in adults.

Hemolysis

The destruction of red blood cells leading to the release of hemoglobin into the blood plasma.

Elevated Liver Enzymes

An indication of liver inflammation or damage, typically detected through blood tests showing higher levels of enzymes released by the liver.