Question 1

The patient arrives in the intensive care unit after a bronchoscopy.Which patient assessment is the nurse's priority?

Accepted Answer

A)  Status of the gag reflex 
B)  Level of sedation 
C)  Circulatory status 
D)  Respiratory status 
A)  Status of the gag reflex 
B)  Level of sedation 
C)  Circulatory status 
D)  Respiratory status

Question 2

A contrast medium study is being scheduled.Which statement by the patient during the assessment warrants further investigation by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I'm allergic to shellfish." 
B)  "I have small veins in my left arm." 
C)  "I'm really worried about the test results." 
D)  "I need to urinate in the middle of the night." 
A)  "I'm allergic to shellfish." 
B)  "I have small veins in my left arm." 
C)  "I'm really worried about the test results." 
D)  "I need to urinate in the middle of the night."

Question 3

The nurse provides patient teaching before a lumbar puncture.Which information does the nurse include about patient activity during the procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  "We'll want to know if you are hurting." 
B)  "I'll place you in a semi-Fowler's position." 
C)  "It is essential to remain still during the procedure." 
D)  "We'll restrict your fluids after the test is done." 
A)  "We'll want to know if you are hurting." 
B)  "I'll place you in a semi-Fowler's position." 
C)  "It is essential to remain still during the procedure." 
D)  "We'll restrict your fluids after the test is done."

Question 4

A patient develops low back pain radiating to both sides of the body after a femoral approach has been used for a cardiac catheterization.What should the nurse do while contacting the healthcare provider?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ambulate the patient to see if the pain diminishes. 
B)  Monitor the vital signs every 5 minutes. 
C)  Encourage oral intake of fluids as desired by the patient. 
D)  Sit the patient in a high-Fowler's position. 
A)  Ambulate the patient to see if the pain diminishes. 
B)  Monitor the vital signs every 5 minutes. 
C)  Encourage oral intake of fluids as desired by the patient. 
D)  Sit the patient in a high-Fowler's position.

Question 5

The patient is being monitored by the nurse during a gastroscopy.Which patient data need to be communicated to the healthcare provider doing the procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient has been placed in the left lateral position. 
B)  An anterior gastric erosion ulcer is present. 
C)  The blood pressure has dropped 30 mm Hg. 
D)  The patient is lethargic but can follow directions. 
A)  The patient has been placed in the left lateral position. 
B)  An anterior gastric erosion ulcer is present. 
C)  The blood pressure has dropped 30 mm Hg. 
D)  The patient is lethargic but can follow directions.

Question 6

The nurse is preparing to position a patient for a gastroscopy.Which action should the nurse implement before getting the patient into position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Remove the patient's dentures. 
B)  Suction the oral cavity. 
C)  Provide a sip of clear fluid. 
D)  Position the patient upright in bed. 
A)  Remove the patient's dentures. 
B)  Suction the oral cavity. 
C)  Provide a sip of clear fluid. 
D)  Position the patient upright in bed.

Question 7

The nurse is teaching an older patient before a bronchoscopy.What information is the most important for the patient to know to prevent a possible postprocedure complication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deep breathe during the insertion of the bronchoscope for easy passage of the scope. 
B)  Do not eat or drink anything after the procedure until the nurse says it is safe to drink. 
C)  Turn on your right side while the bronchoscope is passed through the nose and throat. 
D)  Avoid food and fluids for at least 3 hours before the procedure. 
A)  Deep breathe during the insertion of the bronchoscope for easy passage of the scope. 
B)  Do not eat or drink anything after the procedure until the nurse says it is safe to drink. 
C)  Turn on your right side while the bronchoscope is passed through the nose and throat. 
D)  Avoid food and fluids for at least 3 hours before the procedure.

The patient arrives in the intensive care unit after a bronchoscopy.Which patient assessment is the nurse's priority?

A contrast medium study is being scheduled.Which statement by the patient during the assessment warrants further investigation by the nurse?

The nurse provides patient teaching before a lumbar puncture.Which information does the nurse include about patient activity during the procedure?

A patient develops low back pain radiating to both sides of the body after a femoral approach has been used for a cardiac catheterization.What should the nurse do while contacting the healthcare provider?

The patient is being monitored by the nurse during a gastroscopy.Which patient data need to be communicated to the healthcare provider doing the procedure?

The nurse is preparing to position a patient for a gastroscopy.Which action should the nurse implement before getting the patient into position?

The nurse is teaching an older patient before a bronchoscopy.What information is the most important for the patient to know to prevent a possible postprocedure complication?

Using Evidence in Nursing Practice

Communication and Collaboration

Documentation and Informatics

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

Infection Control

Vital Signs

Health Assessment

Specimen Collection

Bathing and Personal Hygiene

Care of the Eye and Ear

Promoting Nutrition

Pain Management

Promoting Oxygenation

Safe Patient Handling, transfer, and Positioning

Exercise Mobility

Traction, cast Care, and Immobilization Devices

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination and Gastric Intubation

Ostomy Care

Preparation for Safe Medication Administration

Administration of Nonparenteral Medications

Administration of Parenteral Medications

Wound Care and Irrigation

Pressure Ulcers

Dressings,bandages,and Binders

Intravenous and Vascular Access Therapy

Preoperative and Postoperative Care

Emergency Measures for Life Support in the Hospital Setting

Palliative Care

Home Care Safety

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Exam 9: Diagnostic Procedures

The patient arrives in the intensive care unit after a bronchoscopy.Which patient assessment is the nurse's priority?

A contrast medium study is being scheduled.Which statement by the patient during the assessment warrants further investigation by the nurse?

The nurse provides patient teaching before a lumbar puncture.Which information does the nurse include about patient activity during the procedure?

A patient develops low back pain radiating to both sides of the body after a femoral approach has been used for a cardiac catheterization.What should the nurse do while contacting the healthcare provider?

The patient is being monitored by the nurse during a gastroscopy.Which patient data need to be communicated to the healthcare provider doing the procedure?

The nurse is preparing to position a patient for a gastroscopy.Which action should the nurse implement before getting the patient into position?

The nurse is teaching an older patient before a bronchoscopy.What information is the most important for the patient to know to prevent a possible postprocedure complication?

Using Evidence in Nursing Practice

Communication and Collaboration

Documentation and Informatics

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

Infection Control

Vital Signs

Health Assessment

Specimen Collection

Bathing and Personal Hygiene

Care of the Eye and Ear

Promoting Nutrition

Pain Management

Promoting Oxygenation

Safe Patient Handling, transfer, and Positioning

Exercise Mobility

Traction, cast Care, and Immobilization Devices

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination and Gastric Intubation

Ostomy Care

Preparation for Safe Medication Administration

Administration of Nonparenteral Medications

Administration of Parenteral Medications

Wound Care and Irrigation

Pressure Ulcers

Dressings,bandages,and Binders

Intravenous and Vascular Access Therapy

Preoperative and Postoperative Care

Emergency Measures for Life Support in the Hospital Setting

Palliative Care

Home Care Safety

Filters