NCLEX-CGFNS: CT Scan

CT SCAN

• CT Scan is implemented to provides photograph of tissue densities with the use of radiation
• Keep the patient NPO for 4 hours before the procedure and check for allergies (if a dye is used)
• CT Scan has contraindications to pregnant women, obesity (more than 300 lbs), claustrophobic patients, patient with allergy to dye, and patient with unstable vital signs