Adult Nurse Practitioner Exam Prep

Category - AANPCP Adult Nurse Practioner Practice Test

A female patient suspected of having a neurological deficit is contraindicated for magnetic resonance imaging if she has a history of:
  1. Claustrophobia
  2. Uncontrolled hypertension
  3. Implanted defibrillator
  4. Craniotomy
Explanation
Answer - C - If a patient has any metal object inside the body, such as artificial heart valves, pacemaker, or metal hip prosthesis, he or she is contraindicated for magnetic resonance imaging.
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