(Optional) Identify the diagnoses, laboratory tests, and procedures used in the treatment for the diseases/disorders of each body system.

Identification should include

  • the testing of
    • blood
    • urine
    • sputum
    • spinal fluids
    • other body fluids and tissues, as indicated
  • understanding the purpose of a diagnostic procedure
  • differentiating between diagnosis and prognosis.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • How does clinical history determine the selected test?
  • What tests are included in a complete blood count (CBC)?
  • Why are CBC and urinalysis the most frequently ordered tests?
  • How would a blood sugar test determine the level of insulin given to a diabetic patient?