Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
While preparing the client for a computed tomography angiography (CTA), the client asks the nurse what the test Will entail. Which should be the nurseÔÇÖs correct response?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct response should explain CTA. CTA is a noninvasive spiral CT scan using contrast dye to yield a 3-dimensional image of the arteries. It does not use magnetic fields (A), require incisions (B), or anesthesia (C).