By Marshall B. Dunning, Frances Fischbach
This full-color, transportable guide comprises an alphabetical directory of universal laboratory and diagnostic assessments, with nursing interventions, in a constant layout. the point of interest is at the nurse's function in acting, comparing, or aiding with assessments. scientific signals all through spotlight very important details. This variation contains many lately licensed checks, in addition to the newest info on felony, moral, and questions of safety vital to nurses and their extended function in diagnostic testing.
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Qxd 27/10/2009 01:09 PM Page 35 Aptara INTRATEST CARE: ELEMENTS OF SAFE, EFFECTIVE, INFORMED CARE 35 • Provide proper urine containers for specimens obtained at home. • Require, in some instances, the operation of special equipment, such as video monitors for endoscopic procedures. • Use barrier drapes as directed. For example, arthroscopy drapes are positioned with the fluid control pouch at the knee or during catheterizations when collecting urine samples. • Use and maintain aseptic technique during certain procedures (eg, cystoscopy, bone marrow biopsy).
Fasting screening tests are scheduled first. Procedures using contrast agents are scheduled before nuclear scans and after blood testing work. Less invasive tests are done before more invasive procedures (eg, ECG before cardiac catheterization). Serial procedures are scheduled over a period of days (eg, nuclear scan, tumor imaging, tests for infections). Some tests reflect diurnal activity and must be scheduled at the proper time (eg, early morning). Collaborate with diagnostic laboratories about scheduling certain procedures because a limited number of tests may be done in a certain day (eg, myelogram, cardiac catheterization).
This screening enables prompt attention to be given to abnormal results. qxd 27/10/2009 01:09 PM Page 16 Aptara 16 SPECIAL EXAMINER ROLES Dipstick tests of urine for glucose, acetone, and microhemoglobin are done during the first visit, as well as TB skin tests, blood tests for TB, fingersticks, and intravenous (IV) blood draws for certain individuals. A throat swab sample can be tested for Streptococcus infection by mixing a reagent with a swab and getting an immediate reading. A guaiac test for blood in stool can also be done immediately.