6 Diagnostic Procedure Safety Practice Questions Free Online FlashCards

Does any implanted device automatically rule out MRI?

No. Some implants may be compatible under specific conditions; the team must identify and assess the device rather than automatically rule out MRI.

Which symptoms after contrast require an emergency response?

Breathing difficulty or throat swelling after contrast is an emergency requiring an immediate response.

What should a patient do after being unable to finish prescribed colonoscopy preparation?

Contact the procedure team and report the incomplete preparation. Do not take extra doses or change the plan without their instructions.

Can pulse oximetry alone assess breathing during sedated endoscopy?

No. Pulse oximetry measures oxygen saturation but does not assess ventilation by itself; monitoring also includes other observations and vital signs.

What should a patient do about worsening severe abdominal pain, fever, or dizziness after colonoscopy?

Seek urgent medical care; these symptoms can signal a complication such as perforation or bleeding.

What should a patient taking an anticoagulant do before lumbar puncture?

Contact the treating team for individualized instructions before changing the medicine; anticoagulants can increase bleeding risk.

Which symptoms after lumbar puncture need prompt reporting?

A headache that worsens when upright can occur. Report new weakness, persistent numbness, fever, or severe or persistent symptoms promptly.

Which biopsy-site finding warrants prompt contact with the care team?

Contact the care team promptly; ongoing bleeding despite following the provided pressure instructions warrants clinical advice.

What should a patient who may be pregnant do before an indicated CT examination?

Tell the radiology team before the scan so the clinician can weigh the diagnostic benefit and risks and consider appropriate imaging options. Possible pregnancy does not automatically cancel a necessary CT.

What should happen if chest discomfort or lightheadedness develops during an exercise stress test?

Report the symptoms immediately. The team can stop the test and assess the patient.

What history should be reported before CT with iodinated contrast?

Kidney function and previous contrast reactions can affect the risk assessment and imaging plan, so notify the radiology team before contrast is given.

What is monitored during an exercise stress test?

Monitoring includes heart rate and rhythm, breathing, blood pressure, ECG, and how the patient feels.