Description Exercise stress test is a method used to evaluate the cardiovascular response to physical stress. It is helpful in assessing…

Definition Colonoscopy is the visual examination of the lining of rectum, colon and distal small bowel using a long flexible fiberoptic…

Introduction Barium studies, such as barium swallow, barium meal, or barium enema, involve the use of barium sulfate, a contrast agent that…

Definition Barium enema is a diagnostic procedure in which a radiopaque substance (barium sulfate) is instilled rectally in order to view the…

Definition Endoscopic sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat bleeding esophageal or gastric varices, which are dilated…

Definition Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy refers to the visualization of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum by a flexible endoscope that…

Definition Assisting with thoracentesis the removal of fluid or air from the pleural space is a critical nursing role that demands sterile…

Definition Assisting with a bronchoscopy a procedure that allows direct visualization of the airways is a critical nursing responsibility that…

Definition Intravenous pyelography (IVP) is the roentgenographic visualization of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder after injecting a dye into…

Definition A kidney, ureter, bladder (KUB) study is an abdominal X-ray taken to find out the size, shape, and position of kidneys, to reveal…

Definition Assisting with a liver biopsy is a critical nursing responsibility that demands precision, sterile technique, and vigilant…

Definition Ultrasonography is a medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of internal body structures.…

Definition Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) refers to the endoscopic visualization of the common bile, pancreatic and…

Definition Abdominal Paracentesis is the removal of fluid from peritoneal cavity through a small puncture made through the abdominal wall…

Definition An endometrial biopsy is a medical procedure in which a small sample of tissue is removed from the lining of the uterus (the…

Definition Breast biopsy is the removal of a sample of breast tissue or cells so that it can be tested for breast cancer. Purposes for Breast…

Definition Electromyography (EMG) is the recording of electrical potential of skeletal muscles and the nerves supplying them by inserting…

Definition Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy are medical procedures used to collect and examine bone marrow, the spongy tissue inside certain…

Definition Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive scanning technique that provides visualization of internal organs and structures…

Definition It refers to obtaining a computerized image that reproduces the desired section of brain or spinal cord. The computerized axial…

Definition A lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap, is a medical procedure used to collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the lower back…

Assisting with an Electroencephalography (EEG) procedure involves preparing the patient, supporting the neurologist or technician, and…

Definition A cystoscopy is a medical procedure that allows healthcare providers to examine the inside of the bladder and urethra using a…

Definition Assisting with a renal biopsy the removal of kidney tissue for diagnostic analysis is a high precision nursing responsibility that…

Definition Hysterosalpingography (HSG), also known as uterosalpingography is a radiologic procedure to investigate the shape of the uterine…

Description A positron emission tomography (PET scan) is an imaging test that reveals how the tissues and organs are functioning. It uses a…

Definition Colposcopy is a diagnostic medical procedure used to closely examine the cervix, vagina, and vulva for signs of disease. It…