Which diagnostic test is used to detect pyelonephrosis and hydronephrosis? 

A. Barium enema
B. Xeroradiography
C. Myelography
D. Intravenous pyelogram
E. Barium swallow


D. Intravenous pyelogram
Intravenous pyelography (IVP) is used to detect kidney stones, space-occupying lesions, pyelonephrosis, hydronephrosis, and trauma to the urinary system.

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A) A 67-year-old with second- and third-degree burns over 50 percent of the body B) A 25-year-old with amputation of three fingers C) A 4-year-old with a closed-head injury D) A 22-year-old with bilateral open femur fractures

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Which of the following statements about personal protective equipment (PPE) and body substance isolation is MOST accurate?

A. It is better to wear too little than too much. B. It is better to wear too much than not enough. C. When PPE is uncomfortable it is best to not wear it. D. What PPE to wear is up to each individual responder.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Why has the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) become a standard for reporting across all patient categories to both the state and private sectors?

What will be an ideal response?

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