What Should the Nurse Do When Preparing the Patient for a Brain

question 24

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse do when preparing the patient for a brain scan?

• A)Allow the patient to wear a wig during the scan.
• B)Allow the patient to wear a partial denture plate during the scan.
• C)Inform the patient that a clicking noise will be heard during the scan.
• D)Keep the patient NPO for 12 hours before scan if contrast dye is used.

---

Definitions:

Kneecap

Also known as the patella, it is the bone that covers and protects the front of the knee joint.

Fibula

A long, thin bone located on the lateral side of the tibia in the lower leg.

Tibia

A large bone located in the lower leg, commonly known as the shinbone.

Patella

The knee cap; a small, round bone that sits in front of the knee joint, helping to protect it and enhance leverage for leg muscles.