Question 1

The most common complication following a liver biopsy is

Accepted Answer

A) Bleeding. 
B) Severe pain. 
C) Pneumothorax. 
D) Infection. 
A) Bleeding. 
B) Severe pain. 
C) Pneumothorax. 
D) Infection. A

Question 2

List three abnormalities that can be detected by an MRI.
a.______________
b.______________
c.______________

Accepted Answer

Most brain abnormalities,abnormal blood flow through coronary arteries,kidney flow,and heart defects.

Question 3

Following a paracentesis,your client's dressing is wet with serosanguineous fluid.Your initial intervention is to

Accepted Answer

A) Place client in shock position. 
B) Obtain vital signs. 
C) Notify physician. 
D) Change the dressing. 
A) Place client in shock position. 
B) Obtain vital signs. 
C) Notify physician. 
D) Change the dressing. D

Question 4

Postcardiac catheterization care includes which of the following interventions?

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A) Check proximal pulses. 
B) Keep catheterization site extremity in flat position. 
C) Restrict fluid intake for 24 hours. 
D) Apply pressure dressing to puncture site. 
A) Check proximal pulses. 
B) Keep catheterization site extremity in flat position. 
C) Restrict fluid intake for 24 hours. 
D) Apply pressure dressing to puncture site.

Question 5

While contrast media is being injected,observation of the client is focused on which signs and symptoms?
a.______________
b.______________
c.______________
d.______________

Accepted Answer

a.Nausea and vomiting
b.Urtica

Question 6

Clients are positioned on the left side following a liver biopsy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Following injections of iodine dye,which one of the following diagnostic tests can be performed within 16 hours?

Accepted Answer

A) Upper GI series. 
B) Urine sodium. 
C) 24-hour urine collection for catecholamines. 
D) Specific gravity. 
A) Upper GI series. 
B) Urine sodium. 
C) 24-hour urine collection for catecholamines. 
D) Specific gravity.

Question 8

Following a myelogram,using a water-soluble dye,the client is positioned

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A) In a position of comfort. 
B) In a supine position. 
C) In a Low-Fowler's position. 
D) In a Sims' position. 
A) In a position of comfort. 
B) In a supine position. 
C) In a Low-Fowler's position. 
D) In a Sims' position.

Question 9

The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)procedure cannot be used with which one of the following clients?

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A) Multiple sclerosis 
B) Hip prosthesis 
C) Myocardial infarction 
D) Brain tumor 
A) Multiple sclerosis 
B) Hip prosthesis 
C) Myocardial infarction 
D) Brain tumor

Question 10

Clients undergoing arteriograms need to have which one of the following lab studies completed?

Accepted Answer

A) BUN,creatinine,HGB. 
B) CBC,PT/PTT/ATPP 
C) Hgb,HCT,WBC,RBCs 
D) BUN,creatine,CBC 
A) BUN,creatinine,HGB. 
B) CBC,PT/PTT/ATPP 
C) Hgb,HCT,WBC,RBCs 
D) BUN,creatine,CBC

Question 11

CT Scans are primarily used for all but which one of the following conditions?

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A) Visualizing blood flow and degree of vascularity of the organ. 
B) Projecting images of the organs are visualized as the client passes through the scanner. 
C) Assisting in the diagnosis of long bone fractures. 
D) Evaluating potential obstructions and calculi from the urinary tract. 
A) Visualizing blood flow and degree of vascularity of the organ. 
B) Projecting images of the organs are visualized as the client passes through the scanner. 
C) Assisting in the diagnosis of long bone fractures. 
D) Evaluating potential obstructions and calculi from the urinary tract.

Question 12

Nursing interventions following a cardiac catheterization are effective when

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A) The pain is decreased at the puncture site. 
B) There is an absence of bleeding at the puncture site. 
C) Vital signs are within normal range. 
D) Client is able to take in adequate fluids. 
A) The pain is decreased at the puncture site. 
B) There is an absence of bleeding at the puncture site. 
C) Vital signs are within normal range. 
D) Client is able to take in adequate fluids.

Question 13

The client is undergoing tests to determine if he has epilepsy.He asks you if he could have something for the pain in his lower back prior to the test.The best response is

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A) Pain medications could trigger a seizure during the test;therefore,it cannot be administered. 
B) Sedatives have no effect on the body's metabolism so could be given. 
C) A nonaspirin analgesic could be given prior to the test. 
D) Aspirin could be administered about one hour before the test. 
A) Pain medications could trigger a seizure during the test;therefore,it cannot be administered. 
B) Sedatives have no effect on the body's metabolism so could be given. 
C) A nonaspirin analgesic could be given prior to the test. 
D) Aspirin could be administered about one hour before the test.

Question 14

Instructions to the client undergoing a lung scan should include

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A) Monitoring takes 2 hours after the IV injection of radioactive material. 
B) Radioactive gas is instilled by inhaling gas through an open system. 
C) Position is changed frequently to obtain clear images. 
D) The radioactive dye is administered orally the evening before the scan. 
A) Monitoring takes 2 hours after the IV injection of radioactive material. 
B) Radioactive gas is instilled by inhaling gas through an open system. 
C) Position is changed frequently to obtain clear images. 
D) The radioactive dye is administered orally the evening before the scan.

Question 15

Describe the purpose of the gel being placed over the organ being tested by ultrasound.

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The gel provides an

Question 16

Match between columns
                        Premises: Paracentesis
Thoracentesis
Lumbar puncture
Bone marrow aspiration of posterior iliac crest
Proctoscopy
Amniocentesis
Vaginal examination
Liver biopsy

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Lateral recumbent and Fowler’s position with arms is...

Question 17

Client instructions for an oral cholecystogram study include

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A) The client cannot have dinner and is npo from 6 p.m.until the test is completed. 
B) Contrast dye tablets are given the night before the test. 
C) Water is given in large quantities throughout the night. 
D) A fat-free breakfast is given 1/2 hour before the test. 
A) The client cannot have dinner and is npo from 6 p.m.until the test is completed. 
B) Contrast dye tablets are given the night before the test. 
C) Water is given in large quantities throughout the night. 
D) A fat-free breakfast is given 1/2 hour before the test.

Question 18

What is the best answer for a client who asks you if there is pain associated with a bone densitometry test?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the best answer for a...

Question 19

Match between columns
                        Premises: Headache,vertigo,and nausea are infrequent complications when any contrast studies of the brain are done.

Urine specific gravity and osmolarity are abnormal for 16 hours following an injection of iodine.

IVPs,ultrasound,and arteriograms should be completed after barium studies.

Some clients are injected with tracer amounts of radioactive blocking agents prior to the administration of radio isotopes.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of True and False is...

Question 20

Clients undergoing contrast media studies should be observed closely for

Accepted Answer

A) Constipation following studies. 
B) Hypertension. 
C) Hives and urticaria. 
D) Severe headache. 
A) Constipation following studies. 
B) Hypertension. 
C) Hives and urticaria. 
D) Severe headache.

Exam 21: Diagnostic Procedures

The most common complication following a liver biopsy is

List three abnormalities that can be detected by an MRI. a.______________ b.______________ c.______________

Following a paracentesis,your client's dressing is wet with serosanguineous fluid.Your initial intervention is to

Postcardiac catheterization care includes which of the following interventions?

While contrast media is being injected,observation of the client is focused on which signs and symptoms? a.______________ b.______________ c.______________ d.______________

Clients are positioned on the left side following a liver biopsy.

Following injections of iodine dye,which one of the following diagnostic tests can be performed within 16 hours?

Following a myelogram,using a water-soluble dye,the client is positioned

The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)procedure cannot be used with which one of the following clients?

Clients undergoing arteriograms need to have which one of the following lab studies completed?

CT Scans are primarily used for all but which one of the following conditions?

Nursing interventions following a cardiac catheterization are effective when

The client is undergoing tests to determine if he has epilepsy.He asks you if he could have something for the pain in his lower back prior to the test.The best response is

Instructions to the client undergoing a lung scan should include

Describe the purpose of the gel being placed over the organ being tested by ultrasound.

Client instructions for an oral cholecystogram study include

What is the best answer for a client who asks you if there is pain associated with a bone densitometry test?

Clients undergoing contrast media studies should be observed closely for

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