Chapter 15: Specimen Collection and Diagnostic Testing

Chapter 15: Specimen Collection and Diagnostic Testing

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. New physician 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

 

 

ANS:  C

Informed consent states that the patient must fully understand and be aware of the risks and complications of what is to be done.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   Page               OBJ:   1

TOP:   Proper preparation                           KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Planning

MSC:  NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment

 

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

 

 

ANS:  C

The nurse must be prepared to answer questions that the patient may have to reduce anxiety and give valid information.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application           REF:   Page               OBJ:   2

TOP:   Proper preparation                           KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity

 

3. A patient is required to provide a sample of body excretions per physician 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.

 

 

ANS:  B

With proper instruction, many patients may obtain their own specimen.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application           REF:   Page 493        OBJ:   3

TOP:   Specimen collection                        KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity

 

4. What health care professional has the responsibility for notifying the physician when laboratory and diagnostic studies deviate from the norm?

a.	Laboratory technician
b.	Cooperating physician
c.	Nurse
d.	Supervisor

 

 

ANS:  C

It is the nurse’s responsibility to notify the physician when laboratory and diagnostic studies deviate from the norm.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   Page 493        OBJ:   4

TOP:   Diagnostic studies                           KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment