The doctor ordered a scan to get a better look at a patient’s abdomen. Which of these best describes a scan?
A record of heartbeats
A blood test to check infection levels
A medical image to see inside the body
A picture of the brain
After the doctor ordered tests, a blood sample was taken. What’s a sample?
A medication for the patient
A small amount of blood, urine, etc., taken for testing
An exercise for strength testing
A full-body scan
The patient needed an MRI to look closely at a knee injury. What is an MRI used for?
Checking blood pressure
Viewing detailed body images
Taking blood samples
Hearing heartbeats
After the patient complained of chest pain, the doctor recommended an ECG. What does an ECG do?
It records heart activity
It measures the knee’s movement
It tests the body’s immune response
It scans the abdomen
The doctor wanted to check a suspicious tissue area with a biopsy. What does a biopsy involve?
An exercise test
A detailed body scan
An image of the stomach
A sample of tissue to check for diseases
What does “imaging” allow doctors to do?
Check reflexes
Measure heart rate
Create body pictures for diagnosis
Draw blood samples
An ultrasound is non-invasive. What does "non-invasive" mean?
It uses a needle
It requires surgery
The procedure doesn’t enter the body
The procedure is very painful
The nurse collected a specimen for testing. What is a specimen?
A sample from the body, like blood or urine
A type of medical equipment
A specific diagnosis
A type of medication
Why might someone have a mammogram?
To look for breast lumps or abnormalities
To check for lung problems
To measure blood sugar
To test heart function
A stool test is used to:
Test reflexes
Check for digestive issues
Measure oxygen levels
Monitor kidney function
