Clinical Diagnostic Procedures Flashcards
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What is the normal range for adult respiratory rate at rest?
Answer: 12-20 breaths per minute
The normal adult respiratory rate at rest is 12-20 breaths per minute.
Which test is used to evaluate kidney function by measuring waste product filtration?
Answer: Serum creatinine and GFR
Serum creatinine and glomerular filtration rate (GFR) are primary indicators of kidney function.
When taking a blood pressure reading, the first Korotkoff sound heard represents:
Answer: Systolic pressure
The first Korotkoff sound, a clear tapping noise, corresponds to the systolic blood pressure.
A throat culture is primarily used to detect which pathogen?
Answer: Group A Streptococcus
Throat cultures are primarily performed to detect Group A Streptococcus (Strep pyogenes), the cause of strep throat.
What does the term 'NPO' mean in relation to diagnostic testing preparation?
Answer: Nothing by mouth
NPO (nil per os) means nothing by mouth and is required before many diagnostic procedures and surgeries.
Which vital sign measurement requires the use of a tympanic thermometer?
Answer: Ear (aural) temperature
A tympanic thermometer measures temperature via infrared detection of heat from the tympanic membrane in the ear.