Diagnostic Tests

Fundamentals of Nursing, 8/eBarbara J. Kozier, Glenora Erb, Audrey J. Berman, and Shirlee Snyder

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Fundamentalsof Nursing

Concepts, Process, and PracticeEighth Edition

Chapter 34

Diagnostic Testing

Barbara J. KozierGlenora Erb

Audrey J. BermanShirlee Snyder




Figure 34-1 Composition of blood.




Figure 34-2 Blood glucose monitor, test strips, and lancet injector.




Figure 34-3 A, Opening the front cover of a Hemoccult slide and applying a thin smear of feces on the slide. B, Opening the flap on the back of the slide and applying two drops of developing fluid over each smear.

A




Figure 34-3 (continued) A, Opening the front cover of a Hemoccult slide and applying a thin smear of feces on the slide. B, Opening the flap on the back of the slide and applying two drops of developing fluid over each smear.

B




Figure 34-4 Disposable clean-catch specimen equipment.




Figure 34-5 Obtaining a urine specimen from a retention catheter. A, From a specific area near the end of the catheter; B, from an access port in the tubing.




Figure 34-6 Obtaining a urine specimen from a retention catheter using a needleless port.




Figure 34-7 After dipping the reagent strip (dipstick) into fresh urine, wait the stated time period and compare the results to the color chart.




Figure 34-8 Sputum specimen container.




Figure 34-9 Depressing the tongue to view the pharynx.




Figure 34-10 Enhanced color x-ray of the colon during a barium enema exam.




Figure 34-11 Bronchoscopy.




Figure 34-12 MRI lab. (Will and Demi McIntyre/Photo Reseachers, Inc.)




Figure 34-13 PET scan comparing the metabolic activity levels of a normal brain and the brain of an individual with Alzheimer’s disease. Red and yellow colors indicate high activity levels; blue colors represent low activity levels.




Figure 34-14 A spinal needle with the stylet protruding from the hub.




Figure 34-15 A diagram of a vertebral column, indicating a site for insertion of the lumbar puncture needle into the subarachnoid space of the spinal column.




Figure 34-15 (continued) A diagram of a vertebral column, indicating a site for insertion of the lumbar puncture needle into the subarachnoid space of the spinal column.




Figure 34-16 Supporting the client for a lumbar puncture.




Figure 34-17 A preassembled lumbar puncture set. Note the manometer at the top of the set.




Figure 34-18 A common site for an abdominal paracentesis.




Figure 34-19 A trocar and cannula may be used for an abdominal paracentesis.




Figure 34-20 Two positions commonly used for thoracentesis. A, Sitting on one side with arm held to the front and up; B, sitting and leaning.

A




Figure 34-20 (continued) Two positions commonly used for thoracentesis. A, Sitting on one side with arm held to the front and up; B, sitting and leaning.

B




Figure 34-21 Needle is inserted into the pleural space on the lower posterior chest to withdraw fluid.




Figure 34-23 A cross section of a bone.




Figure 34-24 A common site for a liver biopsy.




Figure 34-25 The position to provide pressure on a liver biopsy site.

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