Question 1

When preparing a client for a Papanicolaou smear,the nurse should place the client in which position?

Accepted Answer

A) dorsal lithotomy 
B) high Fowler's 
C) knee-chest 
D) prone 
A) dorsal lithotomy 
B) high Fowler's 
C) knee-chest 
D) prone

Question 2

Which of these findings would be considered normal in a urine specimen?

Accepted Answer

A) pH 7.4 
B) glucose 
C) protein 
D) specific gravity 1.5 
A) pH 7.4 
B) glucose 
C) protein 
D) specific gravity 1.5

Question 3

All of these procedures involve aspiration of body fluid for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes.Which would be indicated for relief of pressure caused by ascites?

Accepted Answer

A) amniocentesis 
B) lumbar puncture 
C) paracentesis 
D) thoracentesis 
A) amniocentesis 
B) lumbar puncture 
C) paracentesis 
D) thoracentesis

Question 4

To accurately assess the client's response to a diagnostic procedure,which of these actions should the nurse take?

Accepted Answer

A) Determine the client's perception of how well the procedure was tolerated. 
B) Await the results of the test performed. 
C) Compare vital signs taken during and after the procedure,with baseline vital signs taken prior to the test. 
D) Read the health care provider's progress note. 
A) Determine the client's perception of how well the procedure was tolerated. 
B) Await the results of the test performed. 
C) Compare vital signs taken during and after the procedure,with baseline vital signs taken prior to the test. 
D) Read the health care provider's progress note.

Question 5

Prior to scheduling X-rays for a client,the nurse must:

Accepted Answer

A) determine the number and type of previous X-rays 
B) determine the client's previous exposure to lead 
C) be sure the client is fasting 
D) question the client about the possibility of pregnancy 
A) determine the number and type of previous X-rays 
B) determine the client's previous exposure to lead 
C) be sure the client is fasting 
D) question the client about the possibility of pregnancy

Question 6

Which health care team member can perform venipuncture?

Accepted Answer

A) laboratory phlebotomists only 
B) licensed practical nurses or registered nurses only 
C) physicians or their approved representatives 
D) various members of the health care team 
A) laboratory phlebotomists only 
B) licensed practical nurses or registered nurses only 
C) physicians or their approved representatives 
D) various members of the health care team

Question 7

After a paracentesis has been performed,which of these nursing actions is indicated?

Accepted Answer

A) applying sterile dressing to the puncture site 
B) monitoring fetal heart tones and assessing for signs of labor 
C) withholding food and fluids for at least 12 hours 
D) keeping the client flat in bed for 24 hours 
A) applying sterile dressing to the puncture site 
B) monitoring fetal heart tones and assessing for signs of labor 
C) withholding food and fluids for at least 12 hours 
D) keeping the client flat in bed for 24 hours

Question 8

A client has just completed a respiratory aerosol treatment.When should a prescribed arterial blood gas specimen be obtained?

Accepted Answer

A) immediately 
B) 30 minutes after completion of administration 
C) prior to the administration of such a treatment 
D) 15 minutes after completion of administration 
A) immediately 
B) 30 minutes after completion of administration 
C) prior to the administration of such a treatment 
D) 15 minutes after completion of administration

Exam 28: Diagnostic Tests

When preparing a client for a Papanicolaou smear,the nurse should place the client in which position?

Which of these findings would be considered normal in a urine specimen?

All of these procedures involve aspiration of body fluid for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes.Which would be indicated for relief of pressure caused by ascites?

To accurately assess the client's response to a diagnostic procedure,which of these actions should the nurse take?

Prior to scheduling X-rays for a client,the nurse must:

Which health care team member can perform venipuncture?

After a paracentesis has been performed,which of these nursing actions is indicated?

A client has just completed a respiratory aerosol treatment.When should a prescribed arterial blood gas specimen be obtained?

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