Question 1

The purpose of completing a cardiology thallium scan with exercise is to

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A) Detect normal and healthy cells. 
B) Detect a recent MI. 
C) Identify myocardial scarring. 
D) Demonstrate perfusion problems not apparent when client is at rest. 
A) Detect normal and healthy cells. 
B) Detect a recent MI. 
C) Identify myocardial scarring. 
D) Demonstrate perfusion problems not apparent when client is at rest.

Question 2

The primary nursing intervention is to prevent reactions to the tests that require contrast media when these studies are ordered,the primary nursing intervention is to:

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Ask if the client is

Question 3

Clients are instructed to remove all hairclips,necklaces,and jewelry when a CT scan is done.The purpose of this is that it could

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A) Cause an electrical shock when the CT scan is done. 
B) Block bony structures on the film. 
C) Cause shadows on the site being scanned. 
D) Come loose and get stuck in the mechanism of the machine. 
A) Cause an electrical shock when the CT scan is done. 
B) Block bony structures on the film. 
C) Cause shadows on the site being scanned. 
D) Come loose and get stuck in the mechanism of the machine.

Question 4

Match between columns
                        Premises: Arteriogram
Oral cholecystogram
IV pyelogram
Computed tomography
Myelogram

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The Answer of Administer Xenon/oxygen gas for 4–5 minutes. and is...

Question 5

Following a barium enema,the client is unable to expel the barium.What nursing action should be taken?

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Obtain orders for additional l

Question 6

Which of the following health care workers can be assigned to the x-ray department to care for clients undergoing diagnostic tests?

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A) Medical technicians 
B) UAPs 
C) Radiologic Technologists (RT) 
D) RN,LVN/LPN,RT 
A) Medical technicians 
B) UAPs 
C) Radiologic Technologists (RT) 
D) RN,LVN/LPN,RT

Question 7

Instructions for a client undergoing an arteriogram include

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A) "You may need to hold your breath when X-rays are taken." 
B) "You will be given a light anesthetic agent before the test." 
C) "Contrast media is not used for this procedure." 
D) "Ambulation is allowed on return to the nursing unit." 
A) "You may need to hold your breath when X-rays are taken." 
B) "You will be given a light anesthetic agent before the test." 
C) "Contrast media is not used for this procedure." 
D) "Ambulation is allowed on return to the nursing unit."

Question 8

Nursing actions for a client scheduled for an IVP include

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A) Giving a bland diet the night before. 
B) Restricting fluid intake after 6 p.m.the night before. 
C) Obtaining a consent form. 
D) Giving an enema just prior to the study. 
A) Giving a bland diet the night before. 
B) Restricting fluid intake after 6 p.m.the night before. 
C) Obtaining a consent form. 
D) Giving an enema just prior to the study.

Question 9

Discharge instructions for a client following an arthroscopy include

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A) As soon as you get home,put heat on the area for 30 minutes and off 30 minutes.Continue this procedure for 4 hours. 
B) Keep your knee in a straight position for the first 24 hours. 
C) You may ambulate on the second postoperative day using crutches. 
D) Check the incision site for signs of edema and erythema;if they should occur,notify the physician. 
A) As soon as you get home,put heat on the area for 30 minutes and off 30 minutes.Continue this procedure for 4 hours. 
B) Keep your knee in a straight position for the first 24 hours. 
C) You may ambulate on the second postoperative day using crutches. 
D) Check the incision site for signs of edema and erythema;if they should occur,notify the physician.

Question 10

Most brain abnormalities are diagnosed by use of

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A) MRI. 
B) Microscopic studies. 
C) Ultrasound studies. 
D) Nuclear studies. 
A) MRI. 
B) Microscopic studies. 
C) Ultrasound studies. 
D) Nuclear studies.

Question 11

Client teaching for a client scheduled for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scan includes which one of the following statements?

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A) Once inside the MRI machine it will be quiet and dark,but you can talk to the staff. 
B) You will need to wear earplugs because of grating and loud buzzing sounds. 
C) It will be difficult to communicate to the personnel once inside the machine,but the test will last for only a few minutes. 
D) You will be able to motion to the personnel if you need something during the test. 
A) Once inside the MRI machine it will be quiet and dark,but you can talk to the staff. 
B) You will need to wear earplugs because of grating and loud buzzing sounds. 
C) It will be difficult to communicate to the personnel once inside the machine,but the test will last for only a few minutes. 
D) You will be able to motion to the personnel if you need something during the test.

Question 12

Select the major responsibility of the interventional radiology nurse that differs from other nurses working in an x-ray department.

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A) Assisting the physician with procedures at the bedside. 
B) Providing pre and post procedural education and monitoring. 
C) Completing client assessments during the pre and post time for moderate sedation. 
D) Administering moderate sedation for procedures in the radiology department. 
A) Assisting the physician with procedures at the bedside. 
B) Providing pre and post procedural education and monitoring. 
C) Completing client assessments during the pre and post time for moderate sedation. 
D) Administering moderate sedation for procedures in the radiology department.

Question 13

A client asks you what the difference is between a transluminal coronary angioplasty and an angioplasty.Your best response is

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The transluminal coronary angi

Question 14

A priority nursing intervention following a gastrointestinal tract endoscopy (EGD)is to

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A) Observe urine output every 2 hours. 
B) Medicate frequently for pain. 
C) Assess for gag reflex for 2-3 hours. 
D) Force fluids to eliminate the contrast medium. 
A) Observe urine output every 2 hours. 
B) Medicate frequently for pain. 
C) Assess for gag reflex for 2-3 hours. 
D) Force fluids to eliminate the contrast medium.

Question 15

Explain why blocking agents may be ordered prior to radioisotope administration.

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Blocking agents are ordered to

Question 16

Barium studies are usually completed prior to arteriograms because barium interferes with the dye.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

List four of the most important observations indicating complications,following needle insertion in a thoracentesis.
a.______________
b.______________
c.______________
d.______________

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a.Pallor.
b.Dyspnea.

Question 18

Which contrast test requires careful scheduling if other tests are also ordered? Provide rationale for the answer.

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The answer of Which contrast test requires careful scheduling if...

Question 19

Clients undergoing a lumbar puncture may have a Queckenstedt's test done.With this procedure,what nursing action might you be required to perform?

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Use fingers to put p

Exam 21: Diagnostic Procedures

The purpose of completing a cardiology thallium scan with exercise is to

The primary nursing intervention is to prevent reactions to the tests that require contrast media when these studies are ordered,the primary nursing intervention is to:

Clients are instructed to remove all hairclips,necklaces,and jewelry when a CT scan is done.The purpose of this is that it could

Following a barium enema,the client is unable to expel the barium.What nursing action should be taken?

Which of the following health care workers can be assigned to the x-ray department to care for clients undergoing diagnostic tests?

Instructions for a client undergoing an arteriogram include

Nursing actions for a client scheduled for an IVP include

Discharge instructions for a client following an arthroscopy include

Most brain abnormalities are diagnosed by use of

Client teaching for a client scheduled for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scan includes which one of the following statements?

Select the major responsibility of the interventional radiology nurse that differs from other nurses working in an x-ray department.

A client asks you what the difference is between a transluminal coronary angioplasty and an angioplasty.Your best response is

A priority nursing intervention following a gastrointestinal tract endoscopy (EGD)is to

Explain why blocking agents may be ordered prior to radioisotope administration.

Barium studies are usually completed prior to arteriograms because barium interferes with the dye.

List four of the most important observations indicating complications,following needle insertion in a thoracentesis. a.______________ b.______________ c.______________ d.______________

Which contrast test requires careful scheduling if other tests are also ordered? Provide rationale for the answer.

Clients undergoing a lumbar puncture may have a Queckenstedt's test done.With this procedure,what nursing action might you be required to perform?

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Nursing Process and Critical Thinking

Managing Client Care: Documentation and Delegation

Communication and Nurse-Client Relationship

Admission, Transfer, and Discharge

Client Education and Discharge Planning

Safe Client Environment and Restraints

Bathing, Bedmaking, and Maintaining Skin Integrity

Personal Hygiene

Vital Signs

Physical Assessment

Body Mechanics and Positioning

Exercise and Ambulation

Infection Control

Disaster Preparedness Bioterrorism

Pain Management

Alternative Therapies and Stress Management

Medication Administration

Nutritional Management and Ng Intubation

Specimen Collection

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination

Heat and Cold Therapies

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Orthopedic Interventions

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List four of the most important observations indicating complications,following needle insertion in a thoracentesis. a. b. c. d.