Relacionar Columnas Tests and proceduresVersión en línea Match the test or procedure name with its description. por Emily Lemonds Ewing 1 percussion 2 physical exam 3 Papanicolaou (Pap) test (also called Pap smear) 4 electrocardiography (EKG/ECG) 5 blood pressure measurements 6 hemoglobin A1c 7 reflex tests 8 spirometry 9 measurement of the fundal height A test to detect cancer of the cervix or uterus; a specimen of cellular material is analyzed through a microscope. The study of records of electric activity of the heart. Thorough evaluation of the body using palpation, percussion, auscultation, and smell; used with tests and history to diagnose and plan treatment. A measurement of the uterus taken at prenatal visits; can detect if the fetus is large or small for dates, the dates are wrong, or multiple gestation A technique for physical exam where the body is tapped with fingers or fist to locate internal organs and assess fluid in a body cavity. A laboratory test used to evaluate the air capacity of the lungs with a spirometer, a machine that measures the volume of inhaled and exhaled air. Simple physical tests of nervous system function A record of the pressure exerted by circulating blood volume on the walls of the arteries, veins and the heart A blood test that will show the average level of sugar, or glucose, over the previous three months 1 culture (stool, blood, vaginal, throat, etc.) 2 auscultation 3 ultrasound 4 HIV test 5 neurological exam 6 colonoscopy 7 magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 8 complete blood count (CBC) 9 lead test A laboratory test in which certain types of microorganisms or cells are allowed to grow. A very common blood test that measures the number of red and white blood cells, percentage of red blood cells, and hemoglobin in the blood. A test that uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to make pictures of structures and organs inside the body. A test which looks for HIV antibodies (not the HIV virus itself) and uses blood, oral fluid, or urine to detect them. An examination of the mucus lining of the colon using a colonoscope. An evaluation of the patient's motor and sensory skills, balance and coordination, mental status and reflexes, done at the doctor's office. A test, involving sound waves that move at a high frequency, with many medical applications such as fetal monitoring or imaging internal organs. Listening for sounds inside the body to evaluate the condition of the heart, lungs, intestines, or other organs, or listening to fetal heart tones. A simple blood test to determine the concentration of lead in the blood. 1 urinalysis 2 computed tomography (CT) 3 scaling 4 (digital) rectal exam 5 venography (also called phlebography) 6 prostate exam 7 colposcopy 8 electromyography 9 myelography The recording of electrical activity of a muscle. An examination of the outer anus and the lower rectum using a gloved and lubricated finger to check for abnormalities. The radiographic examination of veins injected with a contrast medium. A procedure used in radiology to produce a detailed cross-section of tissue. A physical, microscopic, or chemical analysis of urine. A radiographic procedure by which the spine is photographed after the introduction of a contrast liquid. A digital rectal exam performed to check the prostate; otherwise a blood test is used to check the PSA (prostate specific antigen). Removal of plaque and calculus from the surface of a tooth by means of a scaler. An examination of the vagina and the cervix with a colposcope, a type of magnifying camera, when a biopsy is often taken. 1 cardiac catheterization 2 tympanometry 3 ophthalmoscopy 4 hysteroscopy 5 amniocentesis 6 biopsy 7 retrograde urography (or pyelography) 8 endoscopy 9 laparoscopy A radiologic technique for examining the kidneys that is especially useful for locating urinary tract obstructions. The examination of the abdominal cavity with a laparoscope through one or more small incisions, usually near the belly button. Visualizing the interior of organs and body cavities with an endoscope. A diagnostic procedure involving the removal of a small piece of tissue from an organ or other part of the body to examine under a microscope. A diagnostic procedure in which a catheter is introduced through an incision in a large vein in the arm or the leg and threaded through to the heart. A test of the middle ear and the mobility of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and conduction bones using varying air pressure in the ear canal. An obstetrics procedure involving laboratory analysis of a sample from the amniotic sac of a pregnant woman, often to diagnose fetal abnormalities. A procedure examining the cervical canal and uterine cavity, usually to to examine the endometrium, do a biopsy, or remove an IUD or polyps. Using an ophthalmoscope to examine the interior of the eye. 1 dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) 2 dilation and curettage (D&C) 3 sigmoidoscopy 4 voiding cystourethrogram 5 angiography 6 bilirubin test 7 kidney function tests 8 TB test (also called a PPD test) A test to measure the amount of bilirubin in the blood or urine, often done on newborns. An imaging technique to assess bone density, used to help diagnose and manage osteoporosis. A skin test to determine if the patient has latent tuberculosis (TB) or has been exposed to TB. An x-ray procedure used to visualize the heart and blood vessels by introducing a contrast medium, typically to diagnose cardiovascular disorders. The inspection of the rectum and the sigmoid colon with the aid of a sigmoidoscope. Procedure in which the cervix is widened and the endometrium of the uterus is scraped to diagnose disease, fix heavy bleeding, or remove a miscarriage A test in which x-rays are taken before, during, and after urination, using a contrast dye inserted into the bladder via a catheter. A set of tests that will determine how well the kidneys are working by analyzing the levels of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) or creatinine.