Chapter 28 Textbook Quiz
Patient instructions for the guaiac slide test include
(All of the above.)*** Store slides at room temperature. Begin the diet modifications three days before collecting the first stool specimen. Protect slides from heat and sunlight. Collect a sample from two different parts of each stool specimen.
Mr. B. M. Abnormal is scheduled to have a fecal occult blood test in three days. Select the foods he should avoid while preparing for his test
**Cheese and onion pizza Eggs Ice cream Pork Chops Cheese **Steak Oatmeal Shredded wheat cereal **Liver and onions **Hamburgers
Radiologist
A provider who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disease using radiation and other imaging techniques.
contrast medium
A substance used to make a particular structure visible on a radiograph
colonoscope
An endoscope that is specially designed for passage through the anus to permit visualization of the rectum and the entire length of the colon.
enema
An injection of fluid into the rectum to aid in the elimination of feces from the colon
endoscope
An instrument that consists of a tube and an optical system that is used for direct visual inspection of organs or cavities.
Fluoroscope
An instrument used to view internal organs and structures directly in real time
What is the appearance of stool exhibiting melena?
Black and tarlike
An IVP is used to assist in the diagnosis of all of the following except
Blockage of the urinary tract Growths of the urinary system ***Urinary tract infections Kidney stones
occult blood
Blood in such a small amount that it is not detectable by the unaided eye
All of the following conditions can cause an elevated PSA level except
CT scan Transrectal ultrasound Biopsy of the prostate gland ***(Double-contrast barium enema or Testicular cancer) radiographic examination
Radiopaque
Describing a structure that obstructs the passage of x-rays
fluoroscopy
Examination of a patient with a fluoroscope
All of the following are advantages of the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) as compared with the guaiac slide test except:
FIT is more sensitive to lower GI bleeding ***FIT is less expensive FIT has fewer false-positive test results FIT does not require dietary or medication restrictions
A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level of 20 is within normal range.
False
Bone is an example of a radiolucent structure.
False
The breasts are compressed during mammography to prevent radiation burns.
False
The patient should be instructed not to move during a radiographic examination to prevent confusing shadows on the film.
False
The permanent record of the picture produced on x-ray film is a sonogram.
False
Before performing an IVP, the patient must be asked if he or she is allergic to
Iodine
Mr. B. M. Abnormal is scheduled to have a fecal occult blood test in three days. Select the medications from his med list that the provider may instruct the patient to avoid while preparing for this test
Metformin 500 mg PO bid ***650 mg aspirin PO daily PRN joint pain ***Multivitam with added iron 1 capsule PO daily Fiber supplement capsules 2 PO at HS ***Ibuprofen 200 mg PO daily
ox/i
Oxygen
Any trace of blue appearing on or at the edge of the guaiac slide test is interpreted as
Positive
The function of the prostate gland is to
Secrete fluid that transports sperm
A normal prostate gland feels
Soft
Melena
The darkening of the stool caused by the presence of blood in an amount of 50 mL or more
Radiograph
The permanent image produced by x-rays and recorded on a radiosensitive device such as a radiographic film or a digital device
Sonogram
The record obtained with ultrasonography
biopsy
The surgical removal and examination of tissue from the living body
radiography
The taking of permanent records of internal body organs and structures by passing x-rays through the body to act on radiosensitive device
Insufflate
To blow a powder, vapor, or gas (such as air) into a body cavity.
A patient must remove all metal before undergoing MRI.
True
A radioactive material is introduced into the body before a nuclear medicine imaging procedure is performed.
True
An IVP is a radiograph of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder.
True
Colorectal cancer is a common form of cancer in individuals older than 50 years.
True
Computed tomography produces a series of cross-sectional images.
True
Consuming red meat may cause a false-positive result on a fecal occult guaiac slide test.
True
If a Hemoccult test result is positive, the physician may order a colonoscopy.
True
Mammography can be used to detect breast calcifications.
True
Most prostate cancers are slow growing.
True
Nonvisible blood in the stool is termed occult blood.
True
Patient preparation for a sigmoidoscopy includes partial bowel preparation.
True
The Hemoccult test should be stored at room temperature after applying a stool specimen to it.
True
The most common sign of testicular cancer is a small, hard, painless lump on the testicle.
True
There are often no symptoms in the early stages of prostate cancer.
True
Ultrasonography allows for continuous viewing of a structure.
True
All of the following medications must be discontinued before and during guaiac slide testing except
Vitamin C ***Antihistamines Iron supplements Aspirin
Peroxidase
a substance that is able to transfer oxygen from hydrogen peroxide to oxidize guaiac, causing the guaiac to turn blue
Sigmoidoscope
an endoscope that is specially designed for passage through the anus to permit visualization of the rectum and sigmoid colon
echocardiogram
an ultrasound examination of the heart
ultra
beyond, excess
colon/o
colon
Radiolucent
describing a structure that permits the passage of x-rays
-ase
enzyme
fluor/o
fluorescence
cardi/o
heart
-scope
instrument for visual examination
-graph
instrument used to record
bi/o
life
-ologist
one who studies and practices (specialist)
-opaque
opaque
-oxia
oxygen
-graphy
process of recording
-scopy
process of visual examination
radi/o
radiation
-gram
record
sigmoid/o
sigmoid (colon)
ech/o
sound
son/o
sound
-ology
study of
ultrasonography
the use of high-frequency sound waves to produce an image of an organ or tissue
colonoscopy
the visualization of the rectum and the entire colon using a colonoscope
-opsy
to view
-lucent
transparent
sigmoidoscopy
visual examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon with a sigmoidoscope
endo-
within