Asked by Lqueitah Miller on Jun 06, 2024
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The parent of an adolescent diagnosed with schizophrenia asks the nurse, "My child's doctor ordered a PET. What kind of test is that?" Select the nurse's best reply.
A) "This test uses a magnetic field and gamma waves to identify problem areas in the brain. Does your teenager have any metal implants?"
B) "PET means positron-emission tomography. It is a special type of scan that shows blood flow and activity in the brain."
C) "A PET scan passes an electrical current through the brain and shows brain-wave activity. It can help diagnose seizures."
D) "It's a special x-ray that shows structures of the brain and whether there has ever been a brain injury."
Positron-Emission Tomography
A medical imaging technique that uses radioactive substances to visualize and measure changes in metabolic processes, and the functioning of tissues and organs.
PET
Positron Emission Tomography, a type of nuclear medicine imaging test that helps visualize body functions, such as blood flow, oxygen use, and sugar metabolism, to help doctors evaluate how well organs and tissues are functioning.
Brain Activity
The functioning or responses of the brain, including neural, chemical, and electrical actions.
- Understand diagnostic procedures and their relevance to mental health conditions.
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ZK
Zybrea KnightJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The parent is seeking information about PET scans. It is important to use terms the parent can understand, so the nurse should identify what the initials mean. The correct response is the only option that provides information relevant to PET scans. The distracters describe magnetic resonance image (MRI), computed tomography (CT) scans, and EEG. See relationship to audience response question.
Learning Objectives
- Understand diagnostic procedures and their relevance to mental health conditions.