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What is 2 ways a karyotype can be used before a baby is born?
It is used to determine the sex of the baby and also to determine any abnormalities in chromosome.
What is the purpose of hysterosalpingography?
Hysterosalpingography is used to determine if the fallopian tubes are open, or if there are any apparent abnormalities or defects in the uterus. It can be used to detect tumors, scar tissue, or tears in the lining of the uterus.
What is karyotype used for?
It's used to check for abnormalities, such as Down Syndrome
What is leukocyte ester?
Leukocyte esterase is a urine test that is used to determine the amount of white blood cells. It also can check the existing white blood cells for abnormalities that would be caused by an infection.
What procedures are used in diagnosing thyroid disorders?
Sonograms and computed tomography scans (CT scans ) help to determine the size of the thyroid gland and location of abnormalities. A nuclear medicine scan may be used to assess thyroid function
What determine the direction of respiratory gas movement?
partial pressure gradient
What is basic health assessment?
Health Assessment is the observation of the systems of the body. The assessment is typically preformed to check for abnormalities or to set a baseline for existing abnormalities in order to monitor for changes from that baseline to determine if a condition is improving or getting worse.
What is a cardiolgy stethoscope?
A cardiology stethoscope is one that is designed in particular to listen to the various heart sounds of a patient to determine abnormalities and/or arrythmias.
How do you do a karyotype?
-Determine the gender of the individual. -To tell if 2 cells belong to the same species. -To detect the genetic abnormalities in Prenatal diagnosis.
What can pubs testing be used for?
Percutaneous Umbilical Blood Sampling (PUBS) is a diagnostic test that examines blood from the umbilical cord to detect fetal abnormalities. It is different from amniocentesis in that it cannot determine neural tube defects. PUBS is done at or after 18 weeks and is used secondary to amniocentesis.
What is the purpose of the MUGA scan?
The MUGA scan is performed to determine if the heart's left and right ventricles are functioning properly and to diagnose abnormalities in the heart wall.
Which respiratory ailments can respiratory volume tests be used to detect?
collapsed lung, emphysema
