Question 1

When explaining what to expect during a bronchoscopy,the nurse informs the patient that

Accepted Answer

A)  an anesthetic solution will be swallowed. 
B)  the tube will be passed through the nose. 
C)  nothing will be given by mouth for 2 to 3 hours before. 
D)  no food or fluid will be provided until the gag reflex returns. 
A)  an anesthetic solution will be swallowed. 
B)  the tube will be passed through the nose. 
C)  nothing will be given by mouth for 2 to 3 hours before. 
D)  no food or fluid will be provided until the gag reflex returns.

Question 2

Which is the appropriate patient position for a lumbar puncture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prone 
B)  Supine 
C)  Sims' 
D)  Lateral recumbent 
A)  Prone 
B)  Supine 
C)  Sims' 
D)  Lateral recumbent

Question 3

Which of the following is a medication-induced depression of consciousness during which patients respond purposefully to verbal commands,either alone or accompanied by light tactile stimulation.In addition,no interventions are required to maintain a patent airway,and spontaneous ventilation is adequate.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mild sedation 
B)  Moderate sedation 
C)  Deep sedation 
D)  Therapeutic coma 
A)  Mild sedation 
B)  Moderate sedation 
C)  Deep sedation 
D)  Therapeutic coma

Question 4

During an electrocardiogram,the patient should anticipate that

Accepted Answer

A)  chest pain may occur. 
B)  the electrode sites will be cleaned with alcohol. 
C)  talking and moving around will be allowed. 
D)  the electrodes are attached with ties or rubber straps. 
A)  chest pain may occur. 
B)  the electrode sites will be cleaned with alcohol. 
C)  talking and moving around will be allowed. 
D)  the electrodes are attached with ties or rubber straps.

Question 5

The patient is a 56-year-old man who has terminal cirrhosis and severe ascites.He is lethargic but is demonstrating signs of discomfort and respiratory distress.The physician has spoken with the patient's wife and has obtained consent to perform an abdominal paracentesis on the patient.After the physician leaves to prepare for the procedure,the wife asks the nurse whether the procedure is really necessary.The nurse should respond by saying this

Accepted Answer

A)  is the first step in the patient's recovery. 
B)  may help the patient feel better. 
C)  is needed to detect increased intracranial pressure. 
D)  is needed to analyze pleural fluid. 
A)  is the first step in the patient's recovery. 
B)  may help the patient feel better. 
C)  is needed to detect increased intracranial pressure. 
D)  is needed to analyze pleural fluid.

Exam 10: Diagnostic Procedures

When explaining what to expect during a bronchoscopy,the nurse informs the patient that

Which is the appropriate patient position for a lumbar puncture?

During an electrocardiogram,the patient should anticipate that

Evidence-Informed Nursing Practice

Transitions in Care

Communication and Collaboration

Documentation and Informatics

Medical Asepsis

Sterile Technique

Vital Signs

Health Assessment

Specimen Collection

Safe Patient Handling, transfer, and Positioning

Exercise Mobility

Support Surfaces and Special Beds

Patient Safety

Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Management

Pain Assessment and Management

Palliative Care

Personal Hygiene and Bed Making

Care of the Eye and Ear

Safe Medication Preparation

Nonparenteral Medications

Parenteral Medications

Oxygen Therapy

Performing Chest Physiotherapy

Airway Management

Cardiac Care

Closed Chest Drainage Systems

Emergency Measure for Life Support

Vascular Access and Infusion Therapy

Blood Therapy

Oral Nutrition

Enteral Nutrition

Parenteral Nutrition

Urinary Elimination and Catheterization

Bowel Elimination and Gastric Intubation

Ostomy Care

Preoperative and Postoperative Care

Intraoperative Care

Prevention and Care of Skin Breakdown

Wound Care Management and Dressings

Therapeutic Use of Heat and Cold

Safety in the Community

Self-Care Teaching in the Community

Filters