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?

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?

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?

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?

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