The Nurse in the Imaging Suite Is Assisting in the Care

question 142

Multiple Choice

The nurse in the imaging suite is assisting in the care of a patient receiving magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the chest.Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?

• A)"You must wear this lead apron to minimize exposure to your heart."
• B)"You will need to lie on your left side so we get a good image."
• C)"When you get back to your room, place a warm compress on your arm to reduce swelling."
• D)"Please take a deep breath and hold it when I ask you to do so."

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Definitions:

Pulmonary Trunk

The major blood vessel that carries blood from the heart's right ventricle to the lungs for oxygenation.

Superior Vena Cava

A large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper half of the body to the heart.

Gap Junctions

Specialized intercellular connections between a multitude of animal cell-types that directly connect the cytoplasms of two cells, allowing various molecules, ions, and electrical impulses to directly pass through a regulated gate between cells.

Cardiac Muscle Cell

Specialized muscle cells found only in the heart, featuring unique properties such as automaticity and the ability to contract as a unit.