chapter 6 Diagnostic and Assessment
Procedures
ABO blood group - correct answer-Inherited antigens are found on the surface of an
individual's red blood cells. These antigens identify the blood group (i.e., type A blood has
type A antigens). Also known as blood type.
Acute illness - correct answer-Sudden onset of disease or trauma or disease of short
duration, usually 3 weeks or less.
Benign - correct answer-A term used to characterize a tumor that does not have the
capability to spread to other parts of the body and usually is composed of tissue similar to its
tissue of origin.
Chronic illness - correct answer-An illness that has continued for months, weeks, or years.
Complete blood count (CBC) - correct answer-A blood test that measures specific
components, including the hemoglobin, hematocrit, red blood cells, and white blood cells.
Computed tomography (CT) - correct answer-An imaging technique that allows physicians to
obtain cross-sectional x-ray views of the patient. The result is a CT scan.
Contrast medium - correct answer-A radiopaque fluid used in radiation studies to determine
the shape and density of the anatomy.
Diastolic pressure - correct answer-The pressure exerted on the walls of the blood vessels
during the resting phase of cardiac contraction.
Differential count - correct answer-A test that determines the number of each type of white
blood cells in a specimen of blood.
Doppler studies - correct answer-A technique that uses ultrasonic waves to measure blood
flow in a vessel.
Electrocardiography - correct answer-A noninvasive assessment of the heart's electrical
activity displayed on a graph, the electrocardiogram. In the United States, electrocardiogram
is abbreviated correctly as ECG. EKG is the European abbreviation.
Endoscopic procedures - correct answer-Medical assessment of body cavities using a
fiberoptic instrument (endoscope).
Fluoroscopy - correct answer-A radiological technique that provides real-time images of an
anatomical region.
Hematocrit (hct) - correct answer-The ratio of red blood cells to plasma.
, Hemoglobin (hgb) - correct answer-The oxygen-carrying molecule found in red blood cells.
Blood protein.
Imaging studies - correct answer-Diagnostic tests that produce a picture or image.
Invasive procedure - correct answer-A medical or nursing procedure in which the skin is
broken or a body cavity is entered.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - correct answer-A diagnostic technique that uses
radiofrequency signals and magnetic energy to produce images.
Malignant - correct answer-A term used to characterize tissue that shows disorganized,
uncontrolled growth (cancer). Malignant tissue has the potential to spread locally or to
distant areas of the body. It is then termed metastatic.
Mean arterial pressure (MAP) - correct answer-The average amount of pressure exerted
throughout the cardiac cycle.
Metastasis - correct answer-The spread of malignant or cancerous cells to a local or distant
area of the body.
Neoplasm - correct answer-A tumor, which may be benign or malignant.
Nuclear medicine - correct answer-Medical procedures that use radioactive particles to track
target tissues in the body.
Orthostatic (postural) blood pressure - correct answer-Refers to a technique used to check
the patient's blood pressure in the upright and recumbent positions.
Palpating - correct answer-Assessing a part of the body by feeling the outline, density,
movement, or other attributes.
Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) - correct answer-A test of blood coagulation used in
patients receiving heparin to determine the correct level of anticoagulation.
Positron emission tomography (PET) - correct answer-A type of medical imaging that
measures specific metabolic activity in the target tissue.
Prothrombin time (PT) - correct answer-A measurement of the time required for blood to clot.
Pulse pressure - correct answer-A measurement of the difference between the systolic
pressure and diastolic pressure. This can be a significant sign of metabolic disturbance.
Radioactive seeds - correct answer-Small "seeds" of radioactive material implanted in tissue
for cancer treatment.
Procedures
ABO blood group - correct answer-Inherited antigens are found on the surface of an
individual's red blood cells. These antigens identify the blood group (i.e., type A blood has
type A antigens). Also known as blood type.
Acute illness - correct answer-Sudden onset of disease or trauma or disease of short
duration, usually 3 weeks or less.
Benign - correct answer-A term used to characterize a tumor that does not have the
capability to spread to other parts of the body and usually is composed of tissue similar to its
tissue of origin.
Chronic illness - correct answer-An illness that has continued for months, weeks, or years.
Complete blood count (CBC) - correct answer-A blood test that measures specific
components, including the hemoglobin, hematocrit, red blood cells, and white blood cells.
Computed tomography (CT) - correct answer-An imaging technique that allows physicians to
obtain cross-sectional x-ray views of the patient. The result is a CT scan.
Contrast medium - correct answer-A radiopaque fluid used in radiation studies to determine
the shape and density of the anatomy.
Diastolic pressure - correct answer-The pressure exerted on the walls of the blood vessels
during the resting phase of cardiac contraction.
Differential count - correct answer-A test that determines the number of each type of white
blood cells in a specimen of blood.
Doppler studies - correct answer-A technique that uses ultrasonic waves to measure blood
flow in a vessel.
Electrocardiography - correct answer-A noninvasive assessment of the heart's electrical
activity displayed on a graph, the electrocardiogram. In the United States, electrocardiogram
is abbreviated correctly as ECG. EKG is the European abbreviation.
Endoscopic procedures - correct answer-Medical assessment of body cavities using a
fiberoptic instrument (endoscope).
Fluoroscopy - correct answer-A radiological technique that provides real-time images of an
anatomical region.
Hematocrit (hct) - correct answer-The ratio of red blood cells to plasma.
, Hemoglobin (hgb) - correct answer-The oxygen-carrying molecule found in red blood cells.
Blood protein.
Imaging studies - correct answer-Diagnostic tests that produce a picture or image.
Invasive procedure - correct answer-A medical or nursing procedure in which the skin is
broken or a body cavity is entered.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - correct answer-A diagnostic technique that uses
radiofrequency signals and magnetic energy to produce images.
Malignant - correct answer-A term used to characterize tissue that shows disorganized,
uncontrolled growth (cancer). Malignant tissue has the potential to spread locally or to
distant areas of the body. It is then termed metastatic.
Mean arterial pressure (MAP) - correct answer-The average amount of pressure exerted
throughout the cardiac cycle.
Metastasis - correct answer-The spread of malignant or cancerous cells to a local or distant
area of the body.
Neoplasm - correct answer-A tumor, which may be benign or malignant.
Nuclear medicine - correct answer-Medical procedures that use radioactive particles to track
target tissues in the body.
Orthostatic (postural) blood pressure - correct answer-Refers to a technique used to check
the patient's blood pressure in the upright and recumbent positions.
Palpating - correct answer-Assessing a part of the body by feeling the outline, density,
movement, or other attributes.
Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) - correct answer-A test of blood coagulation used in
patients receiving heparin to determine the correct level of anticoagulation.
Positron emission tomography (PET) - correct answer-A type of medical imaging that
measures specific metabolic activity in the target tissue.
Prothrombin time (PT) - correct answer-A measurement of the time required for blood to clot.
Pulse pressure - correct answer-A measurement of the difference between the systolic
pressure and diastolic pressure. This can be a significant sign of metabolic disturbance.
Radioactive seeds - correct answer-Small "seeds" of radioactive material implanted in tissue
for cancer treatment.
