Question

The health care provider is reviewing diagnostic tests that were ordered for a client diagnosed with heart failure. Select the test that would provide information about the clients ejection fraction and ventricular preload
a) chest x-ray
b) cardiac computerized axial tomography (CCT)
c) intercranial pressure (ICP) measurement
d) Electrocardiography (EKG)

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is B. Cardiac Computed Axial Tomography.

Explanation:

The test that would provide information on the ejection fraction and ventricular preload of this patient diagnosed with Heart Failure is the Cardiac Computed Axial Tomography. The biggest limitation for performing a CT scan is the fact that it radiates to the patient. For example, the same cardiac CT performed on a young woman is more deleterious than that performed on an older man, since the breast tissue is more susceptible to radiation damage.