Question 1

To protect a patient from aspiration following a bronchoscopy,the nurse should keep the patient NPO for 2 hours until the:

Accepted Answer

A)  patient is fully awake. 
B)  patient asks for a drink. 
C)  gag reflex has returned. 
D)  preoperative medication has worn off. 
A)  patient is fully awake. 
B)  patient asks for a drink. 
C)  gag reflex has returned. 
D)  preoperative medication has worn off. C

Question 2

Before giving permission for any procedure,a patient must have full knowledge about what will be done during the procedure along with its risks and complications.This is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  patients' rights. 
B)  advance directive. 
C)  informed consent. 
D)  patient protection. 
A)  patients' rights. 
B)  advance directive. 
C)  informed consent. 
D)  patient protection. C

Question 3

When preparing the patient for a bronchoscopy,the nurse should:

Accepted Answer

A)  instruct the patient to hold his or her breath during the procedure. 
B)  instruct the patient to remain NPO 24 hours before the procedure. 
C)  obtain informed consent after premedicating the patient. 
D)  reassure the patient that he or she will be able to breathe during the procedure. 
A)  instruct the patient to hold his or her breath during the procedure. 
B)  instruct the patient to remain NPO 24 hours before the procedure. 
C)  obtain informed consent after premedicating the patient. 
D)  reassure the patient that he or she will be able to breathe during the procedure. D

Question 4

When preparing a patient for a diagnostic examination,part of the nurse's role is to obtain a signed informed consent before the procedure.This is required for all:

Accepted Answer

A)  x-ray procedures. 
B)  invasive procedures. 
C)  procedures using dye. 
D)  procedures requiring specimens. 
A)  x-ray procedures. 
B)  invasive procedures. 
C)  procedures using dye. 
D)  procedures requiring specimens.

Question 5

Following a liver biopsy,the nurse should observe for hemorrhage and ensure that the patient is kept on bed rest for 24 hours.For the first 1 to 2 hours,the nurse should keep the patient:

Accepted Answer

A)  on his or her left side. 
B)  on his or her back. 
C)  on his or her right side. 
D)  in high Fowler's position. 
A)  on his or her left side. 
B)  on his or her back. 
C)  on his or her right side. 
D)  in high Fowler's position.

Question 6

Following an intravenous pyelogram,the nurse should watch the patient closely for a delayed reaction to the dye,usually occurring within ___ to ___ hours following the procedure.

Accepted Answer

2,6
two,six
Delayed

Question 7

When preparing the patient for an exercise tolerance test (treadmill),the nurse should:

Accepted Answer

A)  withhold all foods and fluids before the test. 
B)  withhold all heart medications before the test. 
C)  allow the patient to drink water before the test. 
D)  allow the patient to consume food before the test. 
A)  withhold all foods and fluids before the test. 
B)  withhold all heart medications before the test. 
C)  allow the patient to drink water before the test. 
D)  allow the patient to consume food before the test.

Question 8

When the nurse is collecting a specimen for a wound culture,the specimen should never be collected from:

Accepted Answer

A)  a dressing. 
B)  deep in the wound. 
C)  the outer edge of the wound. 
D)  old drainage. 
A)  a dressing. 
B)  deep in the wound. 
C)  the outer edge of the wound. 
D)  old drainage.

Question 9

When preparing the patient for an abdominal scan,the nurse should:

Accepted Answer

A)  assess labs only for liver function. 
B)  assess patient for allergies to dye or shellfish. 
C)  instruct patient to limit fluid intake immediately following procedure. 
D)  instruct patient to be NPO for 1 hour before scan if contrast medium is used. 
A)  assess labs only for liver function. 
B)  assess patient for allergies to dye or shellfish. 
C)  instruct patient to limit fluid intake immediately following procedure. 
D)  instruct patient to be NPO for 1 hour before scan if contrast medium is used.

Question 10

When collecting a stool specimen for a guaiac (occult blood in stool),the nurse should take a specimen from _____ different parts of the stool.

Accepted Answer

2
two
The selection

Question 11

Anaerobic organisms tend to grow within body cavities.To collect an anaerobic specimen,the nurse uses a sterile:

Accepted Answer

A)  cotton applicator. 
B)  culture tube. 
C)  syringe tip. 
D)  glass rod. 
A)  cotton applicator. 
B)  culture tube. 
C)  syringe tip. 
D)  glass rod.

Question 12

The cleanest part of a voided urine specimen is collected after voiding is initiated and before it is finished.This is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  sterile specimen. 
B)  "caught" specimen. 
C)  midstream specimen. 
D)  patient-collected specimen. 
A)  sterile specimen. 
B)  "caught" specimen. 
C)  midstream specimen. 
D)  patient-collected specimen.

Question 13

The nurse can assist with reducing anxiety when preparing a patient for a diagnostic examination by:

Accepted Answer

A)  explaining the costs of the examination. 
B)  demonstrating use of equipment. 
C)  answering questions for clarification. 
D)  filling out required paperwork. 
A)  explaining the costs of the examination. 
B)  demonstrating use of equipment. 
C)  answering questions for clarification. 
D)  filling out required paperwork.

Question 14

When preparing the patient for a brain scan,the nurse should:

Accepted Answer

A)  allow the patient to wear a wig during the scan. 
B)  allow the patient to wear a partial denture plate during the scan. 
C)  inform the patient that a clicking noise will be heard during the scan. 
D)  keep the patient NPO for 12 hours before scan if contrast dye is used. 
A)  allow the patient to wear a wig during the scan. 
B)  allow the patient to wear a partial denture plate during the scan. 
C)  inform the patient that a clicking noise will be heard during the scan. 
D)  keep the patient NPO for 12 hours before scan if contrast dye is used.

Question 15

A patient has just had a liver biopsy.Immediately following this procedure,the nurse should:

Accepted Answer

A)  assist the patient up to a chair. 
B)  keep the patient on his or her left side. 
C)  assist the patient with ambulation. 
D)  tell the patient to avoid coughing. 
A)  assist the patient up to a chair. 
B)  keep the patient on his or her left side. 
C)  assist the patient with ambulation. 
D)  tell the patient to avoid coughing.

Question 16

When obtaining a throat culture,the nurse must use a cotton-tipped applicator to swab the:

Accepted Answer

A)  larynx. 
B)  oral mucosa. 
C)  pharynx. 
D)  trachea. 
A)  larynx. 
B)  oral mucosa. 
C)  pharynx. 
D)  trachea.

Question 17

The responsibility for notifying the physician when laboratory and diagnostic studies deviate from the norm belongs to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  laboratory technician. 
B)  cooperating physician. 
C)  nurse. 
D)  supervisor. 
A)  laboratory technician. 
B)  cooperating physician. 
C)  nurse. 
D)  supervisor.

Question 18

When performing a venipuncture,the tourniquet should be left on no more than ____ to ____ minutes.

Accepted Answer

1,2
one,two
Occluding the vein

Question 19

Before administration of contrast media,the nurse should assess if the patient:

Accepted Answer

A)  has been NPO. 
B)  is allergic to iodine. 
C)  has emptied the bladder. 
D)  has taken medication. 
A)  has been NPO. 
B)  is allergic to iodine. 
C)  has emptied the bladder. 
D)  has taken medication.

Question 20

Because a sputum specimen must come from deep in the bronchial tree,the nurse will attempt to collect the specimen:

Accepted Answer

A)  at bedtime. 
B)  after lunch. 
C)  in the early morning. 
D)  after breakfast. 
A)  at bedtime. 
B)  after lunch. 
C)  in the early morning. 
D)  after breakfast.

Exam 19: Specimen Collection and Diagnostic Examination

To protect a patient from aspiration following a bronchoscopy,the nurse should keep the patient NPO for 2 hours until the:

Before giving permission for any procedure,a patient must have full knowledge about what will be done during the procedure along with its risks and complications.This is called:

When preparing the patient for a bronchoscopy,the nurse should:

When preparing a patient for a diagnostic examination,part of the nurse's role is to obtain a signed informed consent before the procedure.This is required for all:

Following a liver biopsy,the nurse should observe for hemorrhage and ensure that the patient is kept on bed rest for 24 hours.For the first 1 to 2 hours,the nurse should keep the patient:

Following an intravenous pyelogram,the nurse should watch the patient closely for a delayed reaction to the dye,usually occurring within ___ to ___ hours following the procedure.

When preparing the patient for an exercise tolerance test (treadmill),the nurse should:

When the nurse is collecting a specimen for a wound culture,the specimen should never be collected from:

When preparing the patient for an abdominal scan,the nurse should:

When collecting a stool specimen for a guaiac (occult blood in stool),the nurse should take a specimen from _____ different parts of the stool.

Anaerobic organisms tend to grow within body cavities.To collect an anaerobic specimen,the nurse uses a sterile:

The cleanest part of a voided urine specimen is collected after voiding is initiated and before it is finished.This is called a:

The nurse can assist with reducing anxiety when preparing a patient for a diagnostic examination by:

When preparing the patient for a brain scan,the nurse should:

A patient has just had a liver biopsy.Immediately following this procedure,the nurse should:

When obtaining a throat culture,the nurse must use a cotton-tipped applicator to swab the:

The responsibility for notifying the physician when laboratory and diagnostic studies deviate from the norm belongs to the:

When performing a venipuncture,the tourniquet should be left on no more than ____ to ____ minutes.

Before administration of contrast media,the nurse should assess if the patient:

Because a sputum specimen must come from deep in the bronchial tree,the nurse will attempt to collect the specimen:

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Following an intravenous pyelogram,the nurse should watch the patient closely for a delayed reaction to the dye,usually occurring within _ to _ hours following the procedure.

When performing a venipuncture,the tourniquet should be left on no more than to minutes.