Which of the following diagnostic procedures is used to obtain cerebrospinal fluid for analysis?
A) nerve conduction velocity
B) lumbar puncture
C) positron emission tomography
D) cerebral angiography
B) lumbar puncture
A lumbar puncture is a puncture with a needle into the lumbar area to withdraw
fluid for examination and for the injection of anesthesia. A nerve conduction velocity test
measures how fast an impulse travels along a nerve. Positron emission tomography uses
positively charged isotopes to obtain an image of the brain. Cerebral angiography is an X-ray of
the blood vessels of the brain after the injection of radiopaque dye.
You might also like to view...
The model of human nature that emphasizes the effects of ideas on behaviors and feelings is the _______________ model.
A. biological B. behavioral C. cognitive D. psychodynamic
More teaching and coaching opportunities have increased because ________.
A. more school-age children are participating in athletics B. more opportunities are now available in nonschool settings C. more preschoolers are engaging in competitive sports and require coaching D. more school-age children are participating in athletics and more preschoolers are engaging in competitive sports and require coaching E. more school-age children are participating in athletics and more opportunities are now available in nonschool settings
A bronchial examination via X-ray following the coating of the bronchi with a radiopaque substance is known as bronchography
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Mary has a German shepherd whose loyalty and devotion makes Mary better feel better about herself. Mary has a(n) ____
a. blended relationship b. dysfunctional relationship c. companion animal d. social phobia e. enabling pet