Before Taking a Magnetic Resonance Image (MRI),the Patient Asks Why

question 29

Multiple Choice

Before taking a magnetic resonance image (MRI) ,the patient asks why metal objects and the MRI machine are such concerns.The nurse's best explanation is that the MRI machine will: (Select all that apply.)

• A) Cause metal objects to spark, similar to a microwave
• B) Deactivate the battery in a pacemaker
• C) Cause metal to heat up and burn the patient
• D) Not transmit clear data if metal is present
• E) Attract any metal into the MRI chamber

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Definitions:

Upper Quartile

The value below which 75% of the data points in a dataset fall, also known as the third quartile.

Percentile

A measure that indicates the value below which a given percentage of observations in a group of observations falls.

Five-number Summary

Consists of the minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum, providing a quick overview of the distribution of a dataset.

Distribution

The way in which values in a dataset are spread out or distributed across a range of values or categories.