1. CT scan= This allows doctors to see inside your body.

It uses a combination of X-rays

and a computer to create pictures of your organs, tissues and shows bleeding in the
brain, an ischemic stroke, a tumor or other conditions.

Nx Responsibilities: Nurse is responsible for taking patient’s history, obtaining

informed consent, preparing the patient, and providing education. To ensure the safety
and accuracy of the procedure, learn about the nursing interventions and concepts
behind computed tomography (CT) scan.

2. Computed tomography angiography (CTA) = This uses a special dye (contrast) to

look at blood vessels to provide detailed pictures of the heart and the blood vessels that
go to the heart, lung, brain, kidneys, head, neck, legs, and arms.

Nx Responsibilities: Obtain an informed consent properly signed, Assess for any

history of allergies to iodinated dye or shellfish if contrast media is to be used, Get
health history, Instruct the patient to wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing during the
exam, Provide information about the contrast medium by orienting patient that a mild
transient pain from the needle puncture and a flushed sensation from an I.V. contrast
medium will be experienced.
3. X- ray= Imaging test that uses small amounts of radiation to produce pictures of the
organs, tissues, and bones of the body. When focused on the chest, it can help spot
abnormalities or diseases of the airways, blood vessels, bones, heart, and lungs.

Nx Responsibilities: Removes all radiopaque, Ensure the patient is not pregnant or

suspected to be pregnant to prevent the risk of damage to the mother and fetus,
Assess the patient’s ability to hold his or her breath because inhaling enables the lungs
and heart to be seen more clearly in the x-ray, Provide appropriate clothing.