Diagnostic Test EVOLVE Exam Questions With Correct Answers
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Diagnostic Test EVOLVE Exam Questions
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A client is scheduled for blood to be drawn from the radial artery for an arterial blood gas (ABG)
determination. The nurse assists with performing Allen's test before drawing the blood to
determine the adequacy of which? - answerUlnar ...
Diagnostic Test EVOLVE Exam Questions
With Correct Answers
A client is scheduled for blood to be drawn from the radial artery for an arterial blood gas (ABG)
determination. The nurse assists with performing Allen's test before drawing the blood to
determine the adequacy of which? - answer✔✔Ulnar circulation
The nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client about an upcoming colonoscopy procedure. The
nurse should include in the instructions that the client will be placed in which position for the
procedure? - answer✔✔Left Sims' position
The nurse reinforces postoperative liver biopsy procedures to a client. Which should the nurse
tell the client? - answer✔✔Lie on the right side for 2 hours.
A client with ascites is scheduled for a paracentesis. The nurse is assisting the health care
provider in performing the procedure. Which position should the nurse assist the client into for
this procedure? - answer✔✔Upright
An ultrasound of the gallbladder is scheduled for the client with a suspected diagnosis of
cholecystitis. Which should the nurse explain to the client about this test? - answer✔✔The test
requires the client to lie still for short intervals.
The client has just undergone computed tomography (CT) scanning with a contrast medium.
Which statement by the client demonstrates an understanding of postprocedure care? -
answer✔✔"I should drink extra fluids for the remainder of the day."
The client is having a lumbar puncture (LP) performed. The nurse should place the client in
which position for the procedure? - answer✔✔Side-lying, with legs pulled up and chin to the
chest
A client suspected of having an abdominal tumor is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT)
scan with dye injection. The nurse should tell the client which about the test? - answer✔✔The
dye injected may cause a warm, flushing sensation.
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The clinic nurse reads the results of a tuberculin skin test performed on a 5-year-old child. The
results indicate an area of induration measuring 8 mm. Which correct interpretation should the
nurse make about these results? - answer✔✔Negative
Which statement by the client should cause the nurse to suspect that the thyroid test results
drawn on the client this morning may be inaccurate? - answer✔✔"I had a radionuclide test done
3 days ago."
The nurse reinforces instructions to a client who is to return to the health care provider's office in
1 week for a patch test to identify the allergen causing the dermatitis. The nurse provides which
instruction to the client? - answer✔✔Discontinue the prescribed antihistamine 2 days before the
test.
The nurse is caring for the client who is going to have an arthrogram using a contrast medium.
Which data collected by the nurse should be of highest priority? - answer✔✔Allergy to iodine or
shellfish
The nurse is reinforcing instructions to a client who is to have a gallium scan about the
procedure. The nurse should include which item as part of the instructions? - answer✔✔The
gallium will be injected intravenously 2 to 3 hours before the procedure.
A client has had a bone scan procedure. The nurse determines that the client understands the
elements of follow-up care if the client states which postprocedural care? - answer✔✔Drink
plenty of water for a day or two following the procedure.
The nurse has provided instructions to a client scheduled for a mammography regarding the
procedure. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the procedure? -
answer✔✔"I should not wear deodorant on the day of the test."
The nurse informs a client that a Papanicolaou smear will be done at the next scheduled clinic
visit, and the nurse provides instructions to the client regarding preparation for this test. Which
statement by the client indicates an understanding of the procedure? - answer✔✔"If I have my
period at the time of my next scheduled visit, I will not be able to have the test done."
A client has a prescription to receive purified protein derivative (PPD) 0.1 mL intradermally
(tuberculin skin test). The nurse prepares to administer the PPD and obtains a tuberculin syringe
with a 26-gauge, 5/8-inch needle. Which technique should the nurse use to insert the needle? -
answer✔✔Almost parallel to the skin with bevel side up
The nurse is assisting in preparing a client for a cardiac catheterization. The nurse understands
that it is important to check the client's record for which history? - answer✔✔Allergy to shellfish
The nurse assists the health care provider in performing a lumbar puncture on a 3-year-old child
with leukemia suspected of central nervous system (CNS) disease. In which position should the
nurse place the child during this procedure? - answer✔✔Lateral recumbent with the knees flexed
to the abdomen and head bent with the chin resting on the chest
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