Diagnostic Testing

The nurse is treating a child who sustained a fall. An x-ray shows that the child’s bone has been angulated beyond the limit, causing a compression in the bent side of the bone, and a slight break to the tension side of the bone. Which of the following fractures does the nurse suspect?

The nurse is caring for a client after surgery. The client’s lung sounds are clear on the left and soft, distant crackles on the right side. The nurse reviews the image above on the morning chest x-ray. Which intervention would be most appropriate for this client?

A nurse is preparing a client for an x-ray of the nose for a possible fracture. The nurse knows the client will need which of the following?

A client arrives in the emergency room with rib fractures. The nurse and healthcare provider are reviewing the x-ray and would be most concerned about rib fractures in which of the following locations?

The nurse is working with a client whose provider has just written orders. The provider wants an IV started, blood work drawn, a urine sample, 4 mg IV morphine prn, 4 mg zofran prn, an X-ray, and a CT scan with IV contrast. Which of the following allergies would make the nurse question the orders?

A healthcare provider orders a cat scan of a client, requesting all sagittal views. How would the nurse expect to see the images divide?

A client with pulmonary edema is going for a CT. When the client lays flat, she turns blue and is gasping for air. Which of the following is the priority for this client?

A client is scheduled for a pre-operative CT scan to better visualize gastric cancer. Which of the following is a priority nursing assessment prior to this exam?

A nurse is preparing a client to undergo a diagnostic test in which slices of x-ray are used to evaluate the details of internal organs. What is the proper name for this test?

The client has a CT scan with IV contrast ordered. The nurse reviews the client’s allergies and notes the client is allergic to peanuts, penicillin, and sulfa drugs. What should the nurse do next?

A client has a new order for an MRI of the abdomen and the nurse knows to notify radiology about which of the following to ensure client safety?

A nurse is caring for a diabetic client who uses an insulin pump. The client is in the hospital for diagnostic testing of kidney disease and the provider has ordered an MRI. Which action of the nurse is most appropriate?

A client is scheduled for an MRI today with PO contrast. The nurse knows that the client should drink the contrast at which of the following times?

A nurse is caring for a client who needs an MRI for a back injury. The client is deaf. The nurse has provided written information for the client but needs to find out if there are any questions. In which way would the nurse most likely act as the client’s advocate?

A nurse is caring for a client undergoing an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan. What is the priority nursing action prior to this scan?

The term cineangiography refers to which of the following?

A nurse is reviewing the allergy list for a client who is scheduled to receive a CT scan with intravenous contrast dye. Which of the following allergies would alert the nurse to a problem?

A nurse is caring for a client that has just had a cerebral angiography. The nurse knows to do which of the following for the client? Select all that apply.

A client arrives with a suspected brain aneurysm. The nurse knows that which of the following diagnostic tests should be done?

A nurse is preparing a client for a cerebral angiography. The nurse knows to prep and clean the site before the catheter is inserted. The nurse would be correct to prep which of the following areas?

A client is scheduled for cerebral angiography and arrives to the hospital. The client is finishing breakfast as the nurse enters to begin the admission history and assessment. Which of the following is the priority for the nurse?

A client is in recovery after a cerebral angiography is completed. The client is waking up and the nurse should position the client in which of the following positions?

Before assisting with angiography for heart disease, which of the following information would be the most concerning for the nurse to determine about the client?

A client is scheduled to have an angiography done to visual the vessels that lead to the heart. The nurse knows to check for which labs prior to the procedure?

A client with heart failure receives an echocardiogram that shows the heart muscle has been damaged and grown very thick due to high blood pressure. What is the most appropriate term for this condition?

A nurse has an order to set up an echocardiogram for a client with a history of heart valve disease. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client to do before the echocardiogram? Select all that apply.

A newborn has a suspected ventricle septal defect (VSD). The nurse expects that which procedure will be ordered by the healthcare provider?

A client who is recovering from cardiac catheterization has developed low blood pressure and jugular venous distention. The nurse auscultates the client’s chest and notes clear lung sounds, but muffled heart sounds. Which action would the nurse perform first?

A client is receiving education on a procedure that will be done in interventional radiology. The nurse should include all of the following EXCEPT?

A nurse is caring for a client who has just returned to his room after undergoing a cardiac catheterization. During the client’s assessment, the nurse notes that the client has oozing of blood at the insertion site. Which action of the nurse is correct?

A client is going to undergo a procedure with conscious sedation in interventional radiology. Which of the following statements made by the client demonstrates an accurate understanding of the procedural sedation?

A client with heart disease is scheduled for a cardiac stress test to assess heart valve function. Which healthcare members can perform a stress test? Select all that apply.

A client who needs to have cardiac stress testing is physically unable to get on a treadmill for the test. The nurse administers regadenoson for the test instead. Which best describes the effects of this drug?

A client has been admitted to the hospital for a cardiac stress test. The client asks the nurse what this test involves. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse?

A nurse is caring for a client who is going to get a cardiac stress test with dye injected intravaneously. For which allergy should the nurse screen the client?

The client has a pulse oximeter reading of 89%. The nurse should implement which of the following measures first?

A client is undergoing pulmonary function tests for chronic bronchitis. Which best describes the vital capacity of lung function?

Prior to taking a client to the operating room for total knee replacement surgery, the nurse teaches the client about incentive spirometry to prepare for the post-operative period. Which information would the nurse most likely include during this teaching?

A client is undergoing pulmonary function tests for diagnosis of a respiratory condition. Which type of condition would pulmonary function tests most likely diagnose?

A client is scheduled for an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). The client asks the nurse what structures they will be looking at during that procedure. Which responses by the nurse would be the most appropriate? Select all that apply.

A client with a lung infection must undergo a bronchoalveolar lavage. The nurse assists the physician during the procedure in the endoscopy suite. Which of the following considerations regarding this type of bronchoscopy are true? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client that just had an uncomplicated esophogogastroduondenoscopy (EGD) to assess for ulcerations. What is the priority intervention after this procedure?

A client with chronic renal failure has a suspected upper GI bleed. The nurse contacts the provider and receives orders for further care. Which of the following tests would the provider most likely order to diagnose an upper GI bleed? Select all that apply.

The nurse is calling a client scheduled for a colonoscopy in three days to give instructions. Which of the following should the nurse include?

A client is preparing to undergo a colonoscopy for evaluation of polyps. The nurse would perform which of the following actions when assisting during a colonoscopy?

A nurse is receiving a client from GI lab after a colonoscopy. Which of the following post-procedure nursing tasks are appropriate for this client? Select all that apply.

Prior to the client’s colonoscopy, nursing interventions include which of the following? Select all that apply.

A client is being discharged after a colonoscopy with a new diagnosis of diverticulosis, as pictured on the image. What instructions regarding dietary requirements should the nurse include?

The nurse is setting a client up for an EEG and knows that the best time to get an EEG is which of the following?

A nurse is preparing to assist with an electroencephalogram (EEG) and knows this is used to detect which of the following?

A newborn in the NICU is having suspected seizures. Which of the following tests would the nurse expect to be ordered for confirmation?

A student nurse asks the instructor when an electroencephalography (EEG) is needed. The instructor would be correct in saying that an EEG is needed at which of the following times? Select all that apply.

A nurse is giving the client instructions prior to the client’s scheduled electromyography (EMG). Which of the following should the nurse include?

A nurse is explaining an electromyography (EMG) to a client. The nurse would be correct in stating which of the following about an EMG?

A client is scheduled for an electromyography (EMG). Which interventions are necessary prior to the procedure? Select all that apply.

A client suddenly awoke with foot drop and after a steroid for inflammation and rest there is no improvement. The healthcare provider orders an electromyography (EMG). The nurse knows that the EMG will do which of the following?

The nurse is assisting the doctor to perform an electromyography (EMG) and knows the healthcare provider will have the client do which of the following during the test?

A client had an electromyography (EMG) performed on his right leg. The next day the client calls the nurse because the client is concerned that there is bruising and redness. The nurse should do which of the following?