Chapter 14 quiz

The nursing instructor is teaching a nursing student about diagnostic terms. Which suffix will the nursing instructor teach that means "to puncture"? -graphy -centesis -metry -scopy

-centesis

A nurse is measuring a client's capillary blood glucose before dinner. Which result would the nurse need to report to the physician? 110 mg/dL 77 mg/dL 98 mg/dL 138 mg/dL

138 mg/dL

The clinic nurse is reviewing a client's Papanicolaou (Pap) class I test results. How would the nurse explain the results to the client? The results show you have a strong suggestive of cancer." The results indicate you have some abnormal changes, but not cancerous." The results indicate that you have cancer." The results show no abnormal cell changes."

The results show no abnormal cell changes."

A client has presented to the clinic for a scheduled diagnostic test. The nurse at the clinic is aware of the importance of client education for individuals undergoing diagnostic testing. What subject should the nurse prioritize when providing this client education? a referral to a website that explains the procedure using visual aids the treatment implications for the most likely test results the medical risks associated with the diagnostic procedure a thorough description of the procedure that the client will undergo

a thorough description of the procedure that the client will undergo

In which position should the nurse place the client who is being prepared for an indwelling urinary catheter placement? dorsal recumbent position knee-chest position supine position Sims' position

dorsal recumbent position

A nurse is preparing to position a client who will be undergoing a pelvic examination. Then nurse will assist the client into which position for this type of procedure? sims knee-chest dorsal recumbent lithotomy

lithotomy

The nurse is preparing the client for a pelvic examination. What position would the nurse place the client in for the examination? prone lithotomy sims' knee-chest

lithotomy

A client scheduled for a diagnostic test has an implanted pacemaker. Which test will have to be cancelled because of the pacemaker? endoscopy computed tomography (CT) scan magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) chest x-ray

magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

A client who has to undergo endoscopy has been advised to abstain from food and fluids for at least 6 hours before the procedure. What other precaution should the nurse take in order to ensure client safety during the procedure? administer medication for any sharp pain or fever ask the client to maintain a full bowel till after the procedure use conscious sedation after checking with the client monitor the client's vital signs, breathing, and oxygen saturation

monitor the client's vital signs, breathing, and oxygen saturation

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client and notes that the client is scheduled for an electromyogram. The nurse identifies this procedure as evaluating the electrical activity of the: muscles. heart. bladder. brain.

muscles.

The nurse is caring for a client who has returned to the unit following a bronchoscopy. The client asks for something to drink. Which criterion will determine when the nurse will allow the client to drink fluids? ability to demonstrate deep inspiration absence of nausea presence of a cough and gag reflex ability to speak

presence of a cough and gag reflex

The nurse is caring for a client who has returned to the unit following a bronchoscopy. The client asks for something to drink. Which criterion will determine when the nurse will allow the client to drink fluids? presence of a cough and gag reflex absence of nausea ability to speak ability to demonstrate deep inspiration

presence of a cough and gag reflex

The nurse is assisting a male client into the modified standing position. What procedure will this client most likely be having? soap suds enema prostate gland examination cystoscopic examination urinary catheter insertion

prostate gland examination

The nurse is teaching a client how to collect a blood glucose sample for a glucometer. Which statement by the client would indicate to the nurse that further teaching is required? should wash may hands every time I check my glucose level." I will puncture my finger directly on the pad of my finger." "I will touch the strip to the hanging drop of blood." "I will test the calibration with a control strip every day."

" will puncture my finger directly on the pad of my finger."

A 20-year-old client phones a telehealth nurse and reports fever, headache, and sore throat. The client wants to know where to have a throat culture performed. What is the appropriate nursing response? Why do you think you need to have a throat culture?" "A throat culture is not needed." You must report to an emergency department in order to have this test completed." "A doctor's office or student health clinic can perform this test."

"A doctor's office or student health clinic can perform this test."

Which client statement does the nurse assess as reflective of understanding about Pap test results? "Class V means that my result is negative and has no abnormal cells." "Class II means that my result is unusual, but not cancerous." "Class Ill means that my result is definitely cancerous." "Class I means that my result is suggestive of cancer."

"Class I means that my result is unusual, but not cancerous."

A client receives a copy of her Pap test results. She calls the nurse and asks, "What does Class I mean?" What is the best response by the nurse? "Class I means that there are no abnormal cells and your results are negative." "Class I means that cells strongly suggest cancer." "Class I suggests cancer, but results are not definite." "Class I means that cells are unusual, but not cancerous."

"Class I means that there are no abnormal cells and your results are negative."

Which client statement does the nurse assess as reflective of understanding about Pap test results? "Class V means that my result is negative and has no abnormal cells." "Class I means that my result is suggestive of cancer." "Class II means that my result is unusual, but not cancerous." "Class Ill means that my result is definitely cancerous."

"Class II means that my result is unusual, but not cancerous."

The nurse is delegating glucose testing to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). How many minutes before a meal will the UP perform the test? 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes (1 hour)

30 minutes

The nurse is obtaining a capillary blood glucose level before lunch from a client with diabetes mellitus. What reading obtained would require immediate intervention by the nurse? 70 mg/dL 40 mg/dL 120 mg/dL 90 mg/dl

40 mg/dl

A client is scheduled for an office visit by a new provider at the clinic. The nurse contacts that client. Which information does the nurse provide? No eating or drinking before the visit. Bring all previous lab and consent paperwork with you. Make sure someone is available to drive you to and from the appointment. Arrive 30 minutes ahead to complete necessary paperwork.

Arrive 30 minutes ahead to complete necessary paperwork.

A client has undergone a gastroscopy and received conscious sedation and a topical anesthetic to the throat. The client is awake and asking for a drink of water. What would the nurse do before allowing the client to drink? Assess the client's pulse rate and blood pressure. Auscultate the abdomen for a return of bowel sounds. Check the client's level of consciousness. Assess the client's swallow, gag, and cough reflexes.

Assess the client's swallow, gag, and cough reflexes.

The nurse is collecting a sputum specimen from a client following chest physiotherapy (CPT). Which action should the nurse take when collecting and handling the specimen? Have the client sign the specimen container. At the nurses' station, label the specimen with the client's name and date of birth. Deliver the specimen to the laboratory as soon as possible. Collect the specimen in any available container and transfer to the appropriate container.

Deliver the specimen to the laboratory as soon as possible.

The client has had an intravenous pyelogram for the detection of kidney stones. What should the nurse encourage the client to do after the test to promote urinary excretion? Limit fluids for the first 24 hours. Drink large amounts of fluids. Eat lightly after 2 hours. Call the physician if blood is in the urine.

Drink large amounts of fluids.

The nurse is assisting the healthcare provider with performing a papanicolaou (pap) test. When preparing for the examination, what action will the nurse take. Check that the client has retained a full bladder. Place the examination table in Trendelenburg position. Ensure a sterile speculum is available by the examination table. Provide the client with postprocedure instructions.

Ensure a sterile speculum is available by the examination table.

A physician is performing a procedure on a patient, who reports discomfort. What intervention provided by the nurse may help the patient endure the temporary discomfort? Tell the patient the procedure is almost over and the pain will only be a little longer. Hold the patient's hand and offer words of encouragement. Inform the physician to stop the procedure because the patient is uncomfortable. Check the patient's vital signs.

Hold the patient's hand and offer words of encouragement.

A physician is performing a procedure on a patient, who reports discomfort. What intervention provided by the nurse may help the patient endure the temporary discomfort? inform the physician to stop the procedure because the patient is uncomfortable. Check the patient's vital signs. Tell the patient the procedure is almost over and the pain will only be a little longer. Hold the patient's hand and offer words of encouragement.

Hold the patient's hand and offer words of encouragement.

A client is to undergo a throat culture. The nurse checks the client's chart and sees that the client is taking amoxicillin. What should the nurse do next? Proceed with the throat culture. Inquire why the client is taking the medication. Inform the client's health care provider. Schedule the client for a blood test instead.

Inform the client's health care provider.

The nurse is preparing a client who is undergoing A radiographic examination. The diagnostic procedure will require Injection of a contrast medium into the client. How will the nurse prepare the client for this procedure? Encourage the client to refrain from intercourse before the procedure. Allow the client to bring items that will provide comfort into the procedure area. Review the client record for allergies to shellfish and iodine. Encourage the client to drink plenty of fluids just prior to the procedure.

Review the client record for allergies to shellfish and iodine.

A nurse is preparing to administer an enema to a client with severe arthritis. When positioning the client for administration of the enema, which position is appropriate for this client? Sims lithotomy modified standing knee-chest

Sims

A client comes to the clinic reporting that it "feels like when I swallow my food, it gets stuck in my esophagus." What diagnostic test does the nurse anticipate arranging for the client? colonoscopy barium swallow myelography chest x-ray

barium swallow

A client is being prepared for a test to detect gallstones. For what test does the nurse anticipate preparing the client? cholecystography myelography intravenous pyelography angiography

cholecystography

A client is being prepared for a test to detect gallstones. For what test does the nurse anticipate preparing the client? angiography intravenous pyelography cholecystography myelography

cholecystography

A client is scheduled for a laboratory test. When explaining the test to the client, which would the nurse most likely include as being involved? collection of a body fluid specimen visual examination of internal structures use of high-frequency sound waves x-rays of the body

collection of a body fluid specimen

A client is scheduled for a laboratory test. When explaining the test to the client, which would the nurse most likely include as being involved? x-rays of the body collection of a body fluid specimen visual examination of internal structures use of high-frequency sound waves

collection of a body fluid specimen

A nurse is to perform capillary blood glucose testing with a client. Which materials would the nurse gather to perform this procedure? Select all that apply. control solution swab tongue depressor lancet holder glucometer

control solution lancet holder glucometer

The nurse will be inserting an indwelling urethral catheter into a female client. What position should the nurse place the client in preparation for the procedure? modified standing Sims' dorsal recumbent knee-chest

dorsal recumbent

Based on recent personality changes, a client is suspected of having a brain tumor and will soon undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). What action should the nurse prioritize when preparing this client for this diagnostic procedure? administering a cleansing laxative six hours and two hours before the procedure removing all metal objects from the client and ensuring the client has no internal metal objects administering a diuretic that will induce urine output prior to the procedure providing an antipyretic (fever-reducing drug) to lower the client's body temperature for the procedure

removing all metal objects from the client and ensuring the client has no internal metal objects

The nurse is assessing a client who is 2 hours post paracentesis. Which assessment finding would indicate the client is having complication of the procedure? decreased breath sounds constipation rigid, hard abdomen absent gag reflex

rigid, hard abdomen

A client is scheduled for a diagnostic test with contrast medium. For what allergy should the nurse be sure to question the client? dairy products such as milk pork seafood or other foods containing iodine eggs

seafood or other foods containing iodine