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| electromagnetic particles with a relatively short wavelength |
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| technique that uses ultrasonic waves to measure blood flow in vessels |
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| produced in red bone marrow and live about 120 days; they deliver oxygen to cells |
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| (Hgb) oxygen carrying molecule found in red blood cells |
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| (T&S)is performed on persons who may need a transfusion of blood products |
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| technology that uses high-frequency wave energy to identify anatomical structures and anomolies |
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| removal of a sample of tissue for pathological studies |
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| cardinal signs of well being; temp, pulse, respiration and blood pressure |
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| means looking inside and typically refers to looking inside the body for medical reasons |
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| process in which biopsy tissue is frozen, sliced and examined |
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| an agent that can be used for making images of many different body parts |
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| an up-to-date, detailed account of your current and past health problems, as well as your family history of medical conditions |
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| radiological technique that provides real-time images of an anatomical region |
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| (T&C) the blood bank staff will perform all necessary testing on the patient's sample and crossmatch the number of units requested |
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| (CBC) blood test that measures specific components including hemoglobins, hematocrit, red blood cells, white blood cells |
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| (WBC) a blood test to measure the number of white blood cells |
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| magnetic resonance imaging |
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| (MRI) diagnostic technique that uses radio frequency signals and magnetic energy to produce images |
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| (ECG) non-invasive assessment of the hearts electric activity (European abbreviation is EKG) |
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| imaging technique that allows doctors to obtain cross sectional radiographic views of patients |
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| are not placed in formula |
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| all product from conception |
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| can be used for genetic studies |
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| all fluids on back table should be |
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| conray and renografine dye |
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| used to show the strictures in a lumen |
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| badges that show radiation exposure |
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| 45 degree angle x-rays are called |
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| before a contrast medium is ingested |
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| check a patient for iodine allergy |
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| is a drinkable, water soluble contrast medium |
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| protect sterile field from |
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| when checking for chemicals in blood |
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| determines the oxygen in blood |
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| time, distance and shielding |
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| three main factors that impact the effects of radiation |
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| doppler tubes determine blood flow and locate blockages (invasive) |
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| transthorastic echocardiography |
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| monitors alert patient distress |
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| abnormality associated with blood clotting |
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| if patient's blood clotting accelerates |
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| they're at risk for thrombus formation |
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| is a measurement to determine the platelets function |
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| decreased platelet numbers |
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| increased platelet numbers |
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| prothrombin is converted to thrombin |
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| transmission of nerve impulses to skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscle; conversion of carbohydrates for cellular energy; maintaining osmolality in the cells |
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| primary tests to evaluate blood cells |
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| a vital part of cell function |
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| help produce immunoglobins |
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| elevated white blood cells or leukocytes |
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| factors that alert immune system distress |
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| uncontrolled hypertension |
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| An invasive procedures is defined as a medical procedure which breaks the skin in some way;These are defined as any noninvasive is a medical procedure which does not break the skin |
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| RBC, WBC, hemoglobin and hermaticin all blood tests are a part of this test |
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| lets surgeon know what location of body strain is during spinal procedure |
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| ability of the body or a cell to seek and maintain a condition of equilibrium or stability within its internal environment when dealing with external changes |
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| hypothermia and hyperthermia |
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| hypo is an abnormally low body temperature brought on by staying in cold temperatures for a long period of time; hyper is an unusually high body temperature |
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| involves a contrast medium |
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| intraoperative cholangiogram |
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| the injection of radiographic contrast material into the cystic duct to evaluate the common bile duct |
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