Quiz 16 specimen collection

9. What is the probable source of bright red blood in the stool? a.Stomach b.Small intestine c.Lower gastrointestinal tract d.Higher intestinal tract

c.Lower gastrointestinal tract

5. What is the term for the cleanest part of a voided urine specimen that is collected after voiding is initiated and before it is finished? a.Sterile specimen b."Caught" specimen c.Midstream specimen d.Patient-collected specimen

c.Midstream specimen

4. What health care professional has the responsibility for notifying the health care provider when laboratory and diagnostic studies deviate from the norm? a.Laboratory technician b.Cooperating health care provider c.Nurse d.Supervisor

c.Nurse

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

c.On his or her right side

11. A patient is unable to obtain a sputum specimen by coughing and expectorating. What is the best way for the nurse to collect this specimen? a.Ask the patient to spit. b.Direct the patient to turn, cough, and breathe deeply. c.Perform tracheal suctioning. d.Perform a bronchoscopy.

c.Perform tracheal suctioning.

14. The nurse is obtaining a throat culture. What area will the nurse swab with a cotton-tipped applicator? a.Larynx b.Oral mucosa c.Pharynx d.Trachea

c.Pharynx

13. Anaerobic organisms tend to grow within body cavities. What will the nurse use to collect an anaerobic specimen? a.Sterile cotton applicator b.Sterile culture tube c.Sterile syringe tip d.Sterile glass rod

c.Sterile syringe tip

16. What is the rationale for the nurse to assess a patient's knowledge of an ordered procedure? a.To determine difficulties the patient may encounter b.To determine the nurse's role in the procedure c.To determine health teaching required d.To determine anxiety the patient has

c.To determine health teaching required

6. The patient is to be catheterized for residual urine. The nurse must perform this catheterization within how many minutes following voiding? a.40 minutes b.30 minutes c.20 minutes d.10 minutes

d.10 minutes

Why might the collection of a sputum specimen be delayed up to 2 hours? The patient is taking an afternoon nap. The patient has just finished eating lunch. Pain medication has just been administered. The family is visiting.

The patient has just finished eating lunch.

Which statement might the nurse make to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) assigned to collect a midstream urine specimen from a patient with signs of a urinary tract infection? "Obtain 30 to 60 mL of midstream urine." "The urine has a foul odor." "Teach the patient to collect the urine specimen." "Be sure to maintain aseptic technique."

"Be sure to maintain aseptic technique."

Which statement indicates proper interpretation of the results of a positive fecal occult blood test? "If the sample turns blue, it is positive for bleeding." "The sample turned blue after about 45 seconds." "The results were positive both times the sample was tested." "Because it was positive, the patient must be asked when he or she last ate red meat."

"Because it was positive, the patient must be asked when he or she last ate red meat."

Which question might the nurse ask the patient when an aerobic wound culture has been ordered? "Do you have any pain at the wound site?" "Have you ever collected a specimen from your wound before?" "Have you had any trouble breathing?" "Have your blood counts been high recently?"

"Do you have any pain at the wound site?" "

Which statement will the nurse make to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) when delegating urine glucose testing with a reagent strip for a patient with type 2 diabetes? "Be sure to wear sterile gloves when testing the urine." "Make sure urine sits for a full minute post void to read for ketones." "Check our supply of urine glucose test strips." "Don't forget to get a double-voided specimen when you test the patient's urine."

"Don't forget to get a double-voided specimen when you test the patient's urine."

A nurse is reinforcing teaching a client who is scheduled for a barium swallow to evaluate dysphagia. Which of the following statements should indicate to the nurse that the client understands the instructions?

"I will drink plenty of fluids before the test."

Which statement best illustrates correct interpretation of a positive gastric occult blood test? "We don't need to retest the patient right now, because the sample turned green after about 60 seconds." "If the test sample turns blue, it is positive for blood." "The monitor area needs to turn blue within 30 seconds." "Because it was positive, I notified the patient's physician."

"If the test sample turns blue, it is positive for blood."

Which statement might the nurse make to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) in order to help ensure reliable results of culture and sensitivity testing of a midstream urine specimen? "I'll need a biohazard bag to put the specimen into." "Please get the specimen to the lab within 20 minutes." "After you replace the cap, please wipe any drops of urine from the outside of the container." "We are out of specimen collection kits."

"Please get the specimen to the lab within 20 minutes."

Which instruction to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) is most relevant to the proper performance of a fecal occult blood test using a Hemoccult slide? "Be sure to wear sterile gloves." "Reinforce with the patient the need to use the hat." "Is the patient capable of assisting with the collection?" "Remember to take samples from two different areas of the specimen."

"Remember to take samples from two different areas of the specimen."

The nurse has delegated to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) the task of performing fecal occult blood tests on the stool of a patient with a history of positive results. Which instruction is most relevant to performing this test in this particular patient? "Notify me only if the test is positive." "Save the stool sample so that I can retest it if it is positive." Remind the patient that we test one section of the bowel movement. Use Gastroccult developer with Hemoccult developer.

"Save the stool sample so that I can retest it if it is positive."

Which instruction might the nurse give to the NAP to help ensure that a wound culture specimen will be transported properly? "Wear sterile gloves when holding the specimen." "Take this specimen to the lab immediately." "Borrow a specimen collection kit from another unit if we're out of them." "Keep the specimen tube horizontal."

"Take this specimen to the lab immediately."

A nurse is caring for a client scheduled for a bone marrow biopsy. The client expresses fear about the procedure and asks the nurse if the biopsy will hurt. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

"The biopsy can be uncomfortable, but we will try to keep you as comfortable as possible."

. Which statement best illustrates the nurse's understanding of the role of nursing assistive personnel (NAP) in carrying out a gastric occult blood test for a patient with a low hemoglobin and hematocrit? "Have you used the new Gastroccult testing system?" "The next time the patient vomits, please test it for occult blood." "Is the patient capable of assisting with the specimen collection?" "Remember to tell me the results of the test immediately."

"The next time the patient vomits, please test it for occult blood."

A charge nurse overhears a newly licensed nurse providing instructions to a female client on the proper steps to collect a midstream urine specimen. Which of the following statements made by the newly licensed nurse requires the charge nurse to intervene?

"Use the provided towelette to cleanse the area by moving in a back-and-forth motion."

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart and great vessels. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include about this test?

"You will need to remove metal objects such as jewelry."

A nurse is preparing a client for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Which of the following statements should the nurse include when reinforcing teaching?

"You'll have to remove metal objects such as watches and body jewelry."

3. 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.

2 - 6 two - six

A nurse is teaching a patient about home collection of a stool specimen for fecal occult blood testing. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide? A. Obtain specimens from three different stools B. Eat a diet low in fiber and residue C. Avoid foods that are high in fat D. Refrigerate the specimen card after obtaining the first sample

A. Obtain specimens from three different stools

21. The procedure for collecting a sterile urine specimen via a catheter port includes clamping the Foley catheter tubing below the catheter port. How long will the clamp remain in place? a.5 minutes b.10 minutes c.20 minutes d.30 minutes

d.30 minutes

12. The nurse is collecting a specimen for a wound culture. What should be avoided when collecting this specimen? a.A dressing b.Deep in the wound c.The outer edge of the wound d.Old drainage

d.Old drainage

. What is a double-voided urine specimen? Any urine sample that is not contaminated with either feces or toilet tissue A second urine specimen taken about 30 minutes after the patient voids The first of two samples obtained from the patient's first voiding of the day A urine sample divided into two clean containers to be tested separately

A second urine specimen taken about 30 minutes after the patient voids

A nurse is instructing patient regarding collection of stool specimens for fecal occult blood testing. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the patient to avoid a few days before and during the testing period to help reduce the risk of false-positive results? A. Poultry B. Vitamin E supplements C. Yogurt D. Calcium supplements

A. Poultry

A nurse is caring a patient who has a suspected urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following urinalysis results should indicate to the nurse the presence of a UTI? A. WBC count at 8,000/mm3 B. Trace amount of protein C. Specific gravity of 1.010 D. pH of 6.0

A. WBC count at 8,000/mm3

For which situation would the procedure of glucose testing be interrupted? The reagent strip code matches the code on the vial. An unused lancet is not available. The glucose meter beeps. A drop of blood forms on the patient's skin after it is punctured.

An unused lancet is not available.

Client requiring stool test for an occult blood, which of the following nursing interventions should be performed to obtain accurate results

Apply a small amount of stool in the first and second box

The nurse is providing care for a client that requires a stool test for occult blood., Which of the following nursing interventions should be performed to obtain the most accurate results?

Apply a small amount of stool on the first and second box.

Which action would the nurse carry out first when performing a blood glucose test on a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus? Apply clean gloves to minimize the risk for contamination. Assess the patient's skin for possible puncture sites. Ask the patient to wash his or her hands and forearms with warm, soapy water. Determine the patient's preferred puncture site.

Assess the patient's skin for possible puncture sites.

The nurse is collecting a blood specimen for culture from a patient hospitalized for pneumonia. During this procedure, the nurse should A. keep the tourniquet in place from selection of the vein to completion of the collection B. rub the patient's arm at the selected site prior to venipuncture C. elevate the patient's arm above heart level for the venipuncture D. Puncture the selected vein while the antiseptic solution is still visible on the skin

B. rub the patient's arm at the selected site prior to venipuncture

A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a stool guaiac test. The client asks the nurse about the purpose of the test. The nurse should respond by stating that the stool guaiac is testing for which of the following findings in the client's feces?

Blood.

In the assessment of a patient's urine sample, what would be considered an abnormal finding?

Bloody mucus

A nurse caring for a group of patients in an ambulatory care clinic is collecting urine for several prescribed diagnostic tests. For which of the following tests is a random sample voided into a clean cup appropriate? A. Urine culture and sensitivity B. Routine urinalysis C. Urine creatinine clearance D. Urine pregnancy testing

B. Routine urinalysis

A nurse is caring for a female patient who needs to collect a midstream urine specimen. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Give the patient a clean urine cup from the laboratory B. Instruct the patient to cleanse the perineal area from back to front C. Have the patient urinate a small amount of urine before starting the collection D. Tell the patient to collect about 10 mL of urine

C. Have the patient urinate a small amount of urine before starting the collection

A nurse is caring for a patient who has a stage 3 pressure ulcer in the sacral area. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when obtaining a wound culture specimen from the pressure ulcer? A. Irrigate the wound with an antiseptic solution before collecting the specimen B. Wipe the crusty area around the outside of the wound with a sterile swab C. Rotate a sterile swab in the area of drainage D. Collect drainage from the wound dressing

C. Rotate a sterile swab in the area of drainage

A nurse caring for a patient who has diabetes mellitus is having difficulty obtaining a capillary fingerstick blood sample for point-of-care blood glucose testing. To help increase blood flow to the finger, the nurse should A. elevate the hand on a pillow B. pierce the sin in the middle of the finger pad C. wrap the finger in a warm cloth D. firmly milk the puncture site

C. wrap the finger in a warm cloth

A nurse is preparing to perform a urinary cath, to obtain a urine specimen for a client. She is concerned about privacy during the procedue, what sould the nurse do to elevate the client concern?

Close the door and cover the client during the procedure

Which action would the nurse take to reduce the risk for wound infection when collecting a specimen for culture? Collect the specimen while wearing sterile gloves. Collect the specimen after washing the wound with sterile water. Collect the specimen before cleansing the wound. Collect the specimen after administering prescribed pain medication.

Collect the specimen while wearing sterile gloves.

When collecting a 24 hr urine specimen, the nurse will have the client void when the specimen is started the first specimen is...

Collected and discarded

A pt has been ordered a 24 hr urine collection, the urine is accidentally contaminated after 22 hours of collection, what is the first nursing action?

Contact the physician to inform them about the contamination

A nurse is reinforcing teaching a client who is scheduled for a barium swallow to evaluate for dysphagia. Which of the following statements should indicate to the nurse that the client understands the instructions

I will drink plenty of fluids after the test

An assistive personnel (AP) is collect a 24-hour urine specimen from a patient. Which of the following statements by the AP indicates that the specimen collection will have to be restarted? A. "I used a container from the lab that has a preservative in it." B. "The patient just voided into the toilet, so the next void can be collected." C. "I have the container in a plastic bucket filled with ice." D. "The patient just told me that he forgot to put the urine in the container."

D "The patient just told me that he forgot to put the urine in the container."

At 0700, a nurse obtains a capillary blood glucose result of 180 mg/dL from a patient who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following is a correct action for the nurse to take? A. Encourage the patient to get up and exercise B. Repeat the test using a different glucometer C. Give the patient a glass of orange juice D. Administer insulin according to the patient's sliding scale orders

D. Administer insulin according to the patient's sliding scale orders

When is it best to collect a sputum sample from a patient?

In the morning, upon awakening

What is the initial step in preparing a fecal occult blood test? Determine the patient's ability to help obtain a sample. Gather both a Hemoccult slide and developing solution. Remind the patient that we test one section of the bowel movement. Use Gastroccult developer with Hemoccult developer.

Determine the patient's ability to help obtain a sample.

After bacteria are cultured from a midstream urine specimen, what is accomplished by sensitivity testing? Confirms the accuracy of the results of the culture Identifies the immune system's reaction to the presence of the bacteria Determines whether the patient is allergic to the antibiotic agent with which the provider plans to treat the infection Determines which antibiotic agent is most effective in killing the bacteria

Determines which antibiotic agent is most effective in killing the bacteria

What is the most important action the nurse can take to ensure that a midstream urine specimen does not become contaminated? Wear sterile gloves to open the sterile specimen kit. Ensure that the patient's perineum has been cleansed before the specimen is obtained. Determine if the patient has any known allergies. Have the patient rate his or her current pain level.

Ensure that the patient's perineum has been cleansed before the specimen is obtained.

Which nursing action addresses the risk for infection related to gastric occult blood testing? Maintaining aseptic technique while handling the Gastroccult slide Performing the test in the patient's bathroom Assessing the patient's history of previous gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding Ensuring appropriate hand hygiene before and after testing

Ensuring appropriate hand hygiene before and after testing

A nurse is caring for a client who is to have a chest x-ray. Which of the following teachings should the nurse reinforce with the client prior to the procedure?

Front, back, and side views of the chest will be taken during the test.

A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who had an upper endoscopy 1 hr ago. The nurse should place the priority on monitoring which of the following?

Gag reflex

A nurse is caring for a client who needs to collect a midstream urine specimen. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Have the client uninate a small amount of urine before starting the collection.

A nurse is monitoring a client who has just had a thoracentesis to remove pleural fluid. Which of the following clinical manifestations should indicate to the nurse the client is experiencing a complication and the provider should be notified immediately?

Increased heart rate.

A nurse is preparing a client who has advanced cirrhosis for an abdominal paracentesis. Which of the actions should the nurse take?

Instruct the pt. to EMPTY the bladder.

A client who is scheduled for a barium swallow asks a nurse why a laxative is necessary following the procedure. Which of the following responses should the nurse take?

It helps eliminate the barium

. Which action is necessary for an accurate chemical reaction when testing urine with a reagent test strip? Hold the test strip in the urine for 10 seconds before completing the test. Compare the test strip vertically against the container. Wear clean treatment gloves while handling the strip. Keep the test strip horizontal while timing the process.

Keep the test strip horizontal while timing the process.

The nurse has selected a finger as the puncture site to measure the blood glucose level of a female patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus and peripheral vascular disease (PVD). Although all of the actions listed below are appropriate, which one would be of particular benefit to this patient given her medical history? Reviewing her current medications Inspecting the selected finger for bruising Following standard precautions Keeping the finger in a dependent position during the puncture

Keeping the finger in a dependent position during the puncture

Which action by the nurse would most effectively reduce the patient's risk for injury when collecting a sputum specimen by means of nasotracheal suctioning? Lubricating the catheter with sterile water Performing the procedure using aseptic technique Positioning the patient in a semi- to high-Fowler's position Assessing the patient's degree of anxiety regarding the intervention

Lubricating the catheter with sterile water

What can the nurse do to help ensure an accurate result when collecting a midstream urine sample for a patient who is menstruating? Notify the health care provider. Make a note on the lab slip that the patient is menstruating. Postpone the specimen collection until menses has ceased. Do nothing other than follow normal procedure, since menstruation will not affect the results.

Make a note on the lab slip that the patient is menstruating.

A nurse is reviewing the urinalysis results of a client who reports urinary frequency and burning. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

Microscopic hematuria

Testing with a urine reagent test strip shows that a patient's urine is positive for protein, negative for glucose and blood, and has a pH of 8.2. What will the nurse do in response to these results? Check the medical record for further instructions from the health care provider. Notify the health care provider of the results of the test. Retain the sample, and retest it to confirm the results. Obtain a double-voided urine specimen.

Notify the health care provider of the results of the test.

A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus tells the nurse that he has been testing his own blood glucose level six times per day for the past 3 years. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take? Observe the patient's testing technique for accuracy. Advise the patient that he is not permitted to perform his own blood glucose testing. Check with the patient's health care provider concerning the patient's self-testing. Explain to the patient that a nurse must complete blood glucose testing.

Observe the patient's testing technique for accuracy.

The health care provider has ordered a stool specimen for blood that is not possible to see with the naked eye. What does this exam detect?

Occult blood

Which criterion makes it appropriate for the nurse to delegate to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) the skill of collecting a sputum specimen? The skill takes little time to complete. The likelihood of infection is minimal. The patient can produce the specimen by coughing. The agency offers training in this skill for NAP.

The patient can produce the specimen by coughing.

For which patient can the nurse delegate to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) the task of routine blood glucose monitoring? Patient with non-insulin-dependent diabetes for whom steroid therapy has been ordered Patient with type 2 diabetes who required insulin coverage at the last testing Patient with type 1 diabetes who has had nausea and vomiting for 24 hours Patient with type 2 diabetes who has had a closed reduction of a fracture of the right wrist

Patient with type 2 diabetes who has had a closed reduction of a fracture of the right wrist

A diabetic client is scheduled to have a fingerstick glucose level, which of the following steps is most important when obtaining a blood sample?

Place the lancet firmly against the side of the fingertip

The nurse can obtain a sterile urine specimen by 2 methods, 1 by straight urine cath into the bladder, 2nd is to remove the urine from the

Port of an indwelling catheter

A nurse is caring for a client following a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)

Provide oral fluids; Monitor for nausea; Check level of consciousness; Check sensation in the toes

Before administration of contrast media, the nurse will assess the client if

Pt is allergic to iodine or shellfish

. Which action would help to ensure that the results of a suctioned sputum specimen culture are reliable? Placing the specimen in a biohazard bag Obtaining the specimen when the patient coughs without prompting Wearing sterile gloves to suction the patient Refrigerating the specimen until it can be taken to the lab

Refrigerating the specimen until it can be taken to the lab

Which nursing action is essential before a chest x-ray is done

Remove all the jewlery

What is the initial step in preparing to perform a gastric occult blood test for a patient with recurrent vomiting? Determine the patient's ability to help obtain the specimen. Gather a Gastroccult slide and developing solution. Review the medications the patient is currently taking. Perform hand hygiene, and apply treatment gloves.

Review the medications the patient is currently taking.

The health care provider writes an order for a culture specimen to be collected from a patient with a dog bite wound. What would the nurse do first? Explain the purpose of the test to the patient. Assess the level of the patient's pain at the wound site. Assess the patient for signs and symptoms of infection. Review the order to determine the type of specimen to be collected.

Review the order to determine the type of specimen to be collected.

The process for collecting the blood specimen for measuring blood glucose levels is to hold the selected arm at his side for 30 seconds and collecting the specimen from the

Side of the finger

A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to undergo thoracentesis. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client for the procedure?

Sitting, leaning forward, over the bedside table.

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to have a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. The nurse should tell the client that, in addition to the iliac crest, a common site for this procedure is which of the following?

Sternum

Why might the nurse delegate to nursing assistive personnel (NAP) the skill of performing a gastric occult blood test for a patient who has vomited? The task is easy to demonstrate to NAP. The likelihood of a positive result is minimal. This skill may be delegated if performed on vomited stomach contents. The agency trains NAP to perform only NG tube testing.

This skill may be delegated if performed on vomited stomach contents.

The physician has ordered a clean catch specimen of a client, what steps should the nurse do to prevent contamination

To ensure the perineum is cleansed prior to getting a sample

What is the role of nursing assistive personnel (NAP) when a sputum specimen is collected by means of nasotracheal suctioning? Manipulating the suction catheter Setting up the sterile field Applying sterile gloves Transporting the specimen to the lab

Transporting the specimen to the lab

A nurse is obtaining a urine for a culutre and sensititivty via a straight cath, which of the following actions should the nurse take

Use a sterile specimen container

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus about using a glucometer to monitor her blood glucose. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the instructions?

Use the SIDE of the fingertip as the puncture site.

The correct technique for cleaning a specimen for a throat culture is to use a sterile applicator and swab on the..

Uvula, tonsil area, and pharynx

Which action is performed initially when using a reagent strip to test the urine of a patient with type 1 diabetes for glucose? Apply clean treatment gloves. Verify the patient using two patient identifiers. Discard the urine after the patient voids. Encourage the patient to drink a glass of fluid.

Verify the patient using two patient identifiers.

Which nursing action demonstrates proper procedure in the collection of a wound culture specimen? Wearing clean gloves to remove soiled dressings Using a circular motion to cleanse the wound before collecting the specimen Completing the lab requisition form in a timely manner after collecting the specimen Sending the specimen to the lab within 30 minutes of collecting it

Wearing clean gloves to remove soiled dressings

Which of the following nursing actions addresses the risk for infection related to fecal occult blood testing? Maintaining aseptic technique while performing the test Performing the fecal occult blood testing in the patient's bathroom Wearing clean gloves while testing Assessing the patient's ability to provide an uncontaminated fecal specimen

Wearing clean gloves while testing

3. A patient is required to provide a sample of body excretions per health care provider order. What action can the nurse take when providing proper instructions to lessen the patient's embarrassment? a.Instruct patient to provide the specimen behind a screen. b.Instruct patient to obtain his or her own specimen. c.Instruct patient to return later when he or she is more comfortable. d.Instruct patient to use a CNA for assistance to obtain the specimen.

b.Instruct patient to obtain his or her own specimen.

17. What should the nurse assess the patient for before administration of contrast media? a.Has been NPO. b.Is allergic to iodine. c.Has emptied the bladder. d.Has taken medication.

b.Is allergic to iodine.

8. What type of stool specimen must be sent to the laboratory immediately? a.Occult blood b.Ova and parasites c.Infection d.Fats

b.Ova and parasites

15. The nurse explains that electrocardiograms are graphic representations of electric impulses generated by the heart. What type of abnormalities can an electrocardiogram identify? a.Those that produce a cardiac cycle b.Those that interfere with electric conduction c.Those that result from an interrupted blood flow d.Those that interfere with heart contraction

b.Those that interfere with electric conduction

1. New health care provider orders are transcribed for a patient to receive a colonoscopy. What must be completed before the colonoscopy to indicate the patient has been given full knowledge about what will be done along with its risks and complications? a.Patients' rights b.Advance directive c.Informed consent d.Patient protection

c. Informed consent

2. The nurse is preparing a patient for a diagnostic examination. What can the nurse implement to assist with reducing anxiety? a.Explain the costs of the examination. b.Demonstrate use of equipment. c.Answer questions for clarification. d.Fill out required paperwork.

c.Answer questions for clarification.

18. The nurse should administer Telepaque in preparation for a cholecystogram. How frequently will the nurse administer 1 tablet of Telepaque before this procedure? a.Every 5 minutes b.Every 10 minutes c.Every 15 minutes d.Every 20 minutes

c.Every 15 minutes

10. A sputum specimen is ordered on a patient diagnosed with pneumonia. When is the best time for the nurse to the attempt to collect this specimen? a.At bedtime b.After lunch c.In the early morning d.After breakfast

c.In the early morning