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Medical tests
… of your blood or urine. The test is used to see if you smoke or use other forms of tobacco. All forms of tobacco … who doesn't use tobacco but has been exposed to a lot of second-hand smoke. If you no longer smoke but are using a …
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… any of them before the test and how soon to do it. Do not smoke just before the test or breathe second-hand smoke. How It Is Done If you are on oxygen therapy, the …
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… be done two ways. In a transabdominal ultrasound, a small hand-held device called a transducer is moved over your … for birth defects that affect the brain or spinal cord. Second trimester ultrasound This test is done to: Estimate … A transvaginal ultrasound takes about 15 to 30 minutes. A second-trimester fetal ultrasound takes about 30 to 60 …
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… You can measure your own breath alcohol level with a simple hand-held device. If the device is calibrated and used … such as mouth sprays to relieve a sore throat. Do not smoke for 1 to 5 minutes before testing your BAC. Do not … the machine for the correct amount of time (usually 4 to 6 seconds). Use one long breath, not several small breaths. …
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… before the test. Empty your bladder before the test. If you smoke, stop for 2 hours before the test. Smoking can lower … within 10 minutes that each last longer than 45 seconds. Or you may be asked to massage one of your nipples by hand to start contractions. If you don't have a second …
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… Test Overview The blood supply to your hand normally comes from two arteries: the radial artery and … apply pressure to the arteries in your wrist for several seconds. You may be asked to open and close your hand a few … apply pressure to the arteries in your wrist for several seconds. You may be asked to open and close your hand a few …
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… arm. Urine test You will need a clock that measures time in seconds. You will also need wipes or towelettes to clean … genital area before you collect a urine sample. Wash your hands before you collect the urine. Prepare the container. … in the container. After the urine has flowed for several seconds, place the collection container in the stream. …
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… the beats in a set period of time (at least 15 to 20 seconds) and multiplying that number to get the number of … Prepare All you need to check your pulse is a watch with a second hand or a digital stop watch. Find a quiet place, where you …
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… your temperature: Wait at least 20 to 30 minutes after you smoke, you eat, or you drink a hot or cold liquid. Wait at … the thermometer. Spread the child's buttocks with one hand. With the other hand, gently insert the bulb end of the … very far into the ear, and it gives a reading in only a few seconds. Taking a temporal artery, forehead, or armpit …
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… allows you to measure your forced expiratory volume at 1 second (FEV1). If you have a lung disease, such as asthma, … expiratory flow (PEF) or your forced expiratory volume at 1 second (FEV1) at home may help: Measure how well your lungs … need a peak flow meter. A peak flow meter is an inexpensive hand-held device you breathe into as hard and as fast as you …
