Tuberculosis Skin Mantoux Test (PPD)
- Delayed Hypersensitivity (Cell Mediated Response)
- Intradermal Injection
- Read 48-72 hours
- ≥ 5 mm Induration
- Immunosuppressed
- ≥ 10 mm Induration
- High Risk Patients
- ≥ 15 mm Induration
- Chest X-Ray
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Internal Body Images
- Detects Variations of Soft Tissues
- No Metal Objects
- No Pacemakers
- Contrast is Non-Iodine
- Safe During Pregnancy
- Long Procedure
- Antianxiety Medications
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)
- Used for Diabetes Screening
- Fasting State
- Baseline
- Normal < 100 mg/dL
- 30 and 60 Minutes
- Normal < 200 mg/dL
- 120 Minutes
- Normal < 140 mg/dL
Lumbar Puncture
- CSF Sample
- CSF Pressure
- Empty Bladder
- Side-lying Position
- Between 3rd and 4th Lumbar Vertebrae
- Number Tubes
- Supine Position After Procedure
- Increased ICP (Intracranial Pressure)
- Infection at Puncture Site
Pyelogram
- Visualizes Urinary Tract
- Diagnose Urinary Disorders
- Bowel Prep (Enema)
- IV Contrast Media
- X-Ray (Radiopaque)
- Increase Fluid Intake
- Iodine Allergy
- Decreased Renal Function
Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
- Joint Pain (Uncontrolled)
- Impaired Mobility
- Compression Dressing
- Frequent Neurovascular Assessments
- Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Devices
- Early Ambulation
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis
- Limit Flexion Positions
- Monitor for Infection
Liver Biopsy Procedure
- Diagnosis of Liver Disease
- Incisional (Open Method)
- Needle Biopsy (Closed Method)
- Coagulation Status
- Type and Crossmatch Blood
- Right-Side Lying
- Post-Biopsy Monitoring