Author Question: A patient is scheduled for an electromyelogram (EMG). What should the nurse instruct the patient ... (Read 73 times)

altibaby · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A patient is scheduled for an electromyelogram (EMG). What should the nurse instruct the patient about this diagnostic test?

Select all that apply.
1. Do not smoke for 3 hours before the test.
2. Do not take any medication prior to this test without physician approval.
3. The test measures nerve conduction along pathways.
4. The test measures electrical activity of skeletal muscles at rest.
5. Fluids containing caffeine are permitted prior to the test.

Question 2

A patient is recovering from orthopedic surgery on a fractured arm. The nurse realizes that for musculoskeletal function, what type of muscle is needed?

1. cardiac
2. smooth
3. skeletal
4. a combination of skeletal and smooth

joneynes · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4
The electromyelogram (EMG) measures the electrical activity of skeletal muscles at rest. When preparing the patient for the testing, instruct the patient to avoid behaviors that may influence the test. This includes no smoking for 3 hours before the test and avoiding fluids containing caffeine. The physician must have the final determination regarding which medications can be allowed prior to the testing.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Skeletal muscle is the only muscle in the body that allows musculoskeletal function. Cardiac muscle is exclusive to the heart and smooth muscle is found in organs and is not under voluntary control. Smooth muscle is not needed for musculoskeletal function.