Medicine

Radiology What is the branch of medicine that uses radiant energy to diagnose and treat patients Diagnostic Ultrasound, Radiation Oncology The CPT manual divides the Radiology section into subsections of Radiologic Guidance, Breast Mammography, Bone/joint studies, Diagnostice Radiology Separate What type of procedure is performed independently of, and is not immediately related to, other service …

Curettage Which terminal are scraping of a body cavity with a spoon shaped instrument? Below The prefix infra- means Laser surgery Which procedure used as a high-intensity light beam to remove scars, lesions, or wrinkles? Feverish Febrile means: Histology Use -logy to build a word that means the study of tissues: Infusion therapy Which term …

blue tinted polyester acetate What is the base of dental film composed of? gelatin and silver halide crystals What is the emulsion composed of? size of crystals, thickness of emulsion, radiosensitive dyes What determines the speed of dental films? absorb scatter radiation and prevent fogging What is the purpose of the lead foil? faster film …

surgical removal of a body part or tissue ablation caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology morbid substance that emits radiation spontaneously; also called tracer radionuclide examination of body structures using a fluoroscope fluoroscopy Moving bones or limb toward the midline adduction the position of being turned outward eversion lying face down …

False Radiology codes designated as a “separate procedure” should be reported in addition to the code for the total procedure or service. False There are four subheadings in the Radiology section. True The phrase “with contrast” represents contrast material administered intravascularly, intra-articularly, or intrathecally. False It is acceptable for the radiologist to communicate his/her opinion …

parallel Grids used today cross hatched made by Dr Bucky 1920 Dr Potter made thinner parallel grid that moved 1st grid between pt and film or IR grid location lead .005 inches thick alternated with radiotranslucent material aluminum wood plastic grid composition quality and pt dose grids impove and increase part thinkness kvp field size …

A patient injured in a motor vehicle crash is transported to an emergency department. The provider determines the need for immediate thoracotomy and chest-tube insertion and anticipates the need for maximal suction pressure. The appropriate type of closed-chest drainage system for this patient is a .. Dry suction-control system A nurse is caring for a …

What is NOT a function of the skin? Acts as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A. Inflammation of the membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering the abdominal organs is called Peritonitis Bone marrow harvesting is a procedure to obtain bone marrow from a donor. Bone marrow collected from a close relative is Allogenic The …

clear film w/ a bluish tinge Unexposed Film Appearance: film appears black Film Exposed to White Light Appearance: film appears dark Over Exposed Film Appearance: film appears light Under Exposed Film: Distal 1/2 canine, all premolars present & 1st molars of the MX & MD teeth, & crestal bone Premolar Bite-Wing must include: overlapped contact …

Incision into a burn in order to lessen its pull on the surrounding tissue A surgeon performs an escharotomy. This procedure is best described as: Under the toenail/fingernail Where would a subungual hematoma be located? A bacterial skin infection Impetigo is best described as: Downward Pronation is turning the hand to have the palm face: …

Describes the body part as seen by the x ray film or other recording medium, such as a fluoroscopic screen. (Radiograph or image) Radiographic View Refers to a specific body position, such as supine (face up), prone (face down), erect (on side), or recumbent. Radiograph Position The path of the central ray Radiographic Projection lying …

Cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, rectum, anus Upon leaving the last portion of the small intestine, nutrients move through the large intestine in what order? Mucosa, submucosa, muscle, serosa In order, starting with the innermost layer, what are the four walls of the digestive tract? The transverse and descending colon The …

Acts as a gland by synthesizing vitamin A Which of the following is NOT a function of skin? Hypodermis Which layer is NOT considered part of the skin? It lies on top of the dermis and has access to a rich supply of blood Which of the following is true of the stratum germinativum? A …

medical specialty concerned with the study of x-rays radiology medical specialty that uses radioactive substances in the diagnosis and treatment of disease nuclear medicine physician who specializes in the practice of diagnostic radiology radiologist physician who specializes in the diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures nuclear medicine physician allied health care professional who works with physicians in …

A) drop is and add es To build the plural form of words ending in is A) drop is and add es B) drop is and add ex C) drop is and add ices D) drop is and add a E) retain is and add es B) gray The combining form poli/o means A) paralyzed …

identifies new procedures and services added to CPT located to the left of a code number bullet symbol identifies a code description that has been revised triangle symbol surround revised guidelines and notes. NOT used for revised code descriptions horizontal triangle symbols identifies add-on codes plus symbol identifies codes that are exempt from modifier -51 …

2 To correct for a density error is determined by multiplying or dividing the mAs by 25% to 35% A ___ change is needed to see a change in denisty dbl the mAs or reducing the mAs by 50% The 15% rule states changing kVp by 15% is same as: mAs1/mAs2 = gcf1/gcf2 Grid conversion …

Medicare Physician Fee Schedule The Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS) system is also known as prospective cost-based Which reimbursement system establishes rates in advance of services and is based on reported charges from which a per diem rate is determined? $425 Review the following ambulance fee schedule and calculate the Medicare payment rate in year …

5 cm above the carina correctly placed: ET (endotracheal tube) is — 5th and 7th In most individuals the carina is located between the levels of the —- thoracic vertebral bodies. -6 cm above the carina -top of the tube and the carina correctly placed: tracheostomy tube tip is located — OR approximately half the …

Abdomen ABD Modified Barium Swallow Exam: swallowing function that uses a special movie-type x-ray called fluoroscopy. MBS Upper Gastrointestinal Series: x-ray examination of the esophagus, stomach, and first part of small intestine called fluoroscopy using contrast material barium. UGI Barium Enema: is an x-ray examination of the large intestine, also known as the colon BE …

Classification of body structures. It deals with the size, shape and placement of organs. Define Body Habitus Hypersthenic- 5% Sthenic- 50% Hyposthenic-35% Asthenic-10% What are the 4 types of Body Habitus and their percentages in the general population. Hypersthenic What body habitus does the following belong with: Body is of massive build? Hypersthenic Name location …

A patient injured in a motor vehicle crash is transported to an emergency department. The provider determines the need for immediate thoracotomy and chest-tube insertion and anticipates the need for maximal suction pressure. The appropriate type of closed-chest drainage system for this patient is a A. Pneumostat B. Water-seal System C. Heimligh valve D. Dry …

the exchange of gases via the alveoli, often quantified as the volume of air breathed in per minute that reaches the alveoli and takes part in gas exchange Alveolar ventilation a small, air-containing saclike dilation (outpouching) in the lungs where gas exchange takes place with the pulmonary capillary blood (plural: alveoli) Alveolus originating within an …

Ovaries: outer,glandular tissue -contains ovarian follicles -each follicle contains one ovum Cortex Ovaries: Fully developed ovarian follicle. Graffian Follicle. Ovaries: Extrusion of an ovum by ruture of a follicle Ovulation. -Arise from the lateral angle of the uterus on either side. -Open into the peritoneal cavity. -Collect ova and convey them to the uterine cavity …

the exchange of gases in the alveoli alveolar ventilation an increase in pericardial pressure from an accumulation of fluid or blood in the pericardial sac that can lead to cardiac rupture cardiac tamponade pus in the pleural (or other body) cavity empyema one of a group of muscles that facilitate respiration by contracting to raise …