Galen College of Nursing
3 MAXE · 0013 GSN
★ ★
GC Pure Nursing
EST. 1989
W E C H A N G E T H E L I F E O F O N E T O C A R E F O R T H E L I V E S O F M A N Y.
NSG 3100 Exam 3 — Diagnostic Testing, Elimination, &
Procedures
CO M P L E T E Q U E ST I O N S W I T H CO R R E CT A N S W E RS & RAT I O N A L E S
INSTITUTION Galen College of Nursing COURSE CODE NSG 3100
PROGRAM Bachelor of Science in Nursing ACADEMIC YEAR
EXAM TITLE NSG 3100 Exam 3 — Diagnostic TOTAL QUESTIONS 142 Questions
Testing, Elimination, & Procedures
— Complete Questions With
Correct Answers & Rationales |
Already Graded A+
COURSE TITLE Health Assessment & Nursing FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Fundamentals Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question.
▸ Diagnostic testing, elimination, and nursing procedures are all testable content.
▸ NCLEX-style questions with clinical reasoning and prioritization are emphasized.
▸ Correct answers and detailed rationales appear below each question.
▸ All content reflects current evidence-based nursing practice guidelines.
, SECTION I — DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, ELIMINATION, &
Questions 1 – 142
PROCEDURES
1. What is the purpose of the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals?
A. To improve the effectiveness of communication regarding critical test results
B. To reduce healthcare costs
C. To increase hospital revenue
D. To standardize nursing documentation
CORRECT ANSWER A — To improve the effectiveness of communication regarding critical test
results
RATIONALE The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals include improving the
effectiveness of communication among caregivers regarding critical test results.
This ensures timely notification of life-threatening results to prevent patient
harm.
2. What is the first step in the assessment for diagnostic testing?
A. Review the patient's laboratory results
B. Collect basic health history
C. Obtain informed consent
D. Assess vital signs
CORRECT ANSWER B — Collect basic health history
RATIONALE The first step in the assessment for diagnostic testing is to collect a basic health
history. This provides essential information about the patient's baseline health,
allergies, medications, and any conditions that may affect the test or its results.
,3. What is the range for LDL cholesterol?
A. < 130
B. < 100
C. < 160
D. < 200
CORRECT ANSWER A — < 130
RATIONALE The normal range for LDL (bad) cholesterol is less than 130 mg/dL. LDL levels
above 130 indicate increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Desirable levels are
below 100 mg/dL.
4. What is the range for HDL cholesterol?
A. > 35 for males, > 45 for females
B. > 45 for males, > 55 for females
C. > 55 for males, > 65 for females
D. > 40 for both genders
CORRECT ANSWER B — > 45 for males, > 55 for females
RATIONALE The normal range for HDL (good) cholesterol is greater than 45 mg/dL for males
and greater than 55 mg/dL for females. Higher HDL levels are protective against
cardiovascular disease.
5. What is the normal value for a fasting blood glucose?
A. 99 or lower
B. 100-125
C. 126 or greater
D. 70-110
CORRECT ANSWER A — 99 or lower
RATIONALE Normal fasting blood glucose is 99 mg/dL or lower. Fasting glucose of 100-125
mg/dL indicates prediabetes, while 126 mg/dL or higher indicates diabetes.
, 6. What is the normal range for platelets?
A. 100,000-300,000
B. 150,000-400,000
C. 200,000-500,000
D. 50,000-150,000
CORRECT ANSWER B — 150,000-400,000
RATIONALE The normal range for platelets is 150,000-400,000 per microliter of blood.
Platelets are blood components that contribute to the blood-clotting process.
7. What is the role of barium in GI diagnostics?
A. It is a radiopaque substance that helps visualize the GI tract
B. It is a contrast agent that enhances blood flow
C. It is a radioactive isotope for PET scans
D. It is a sedative for GI procedures
CORRECT ANSWER A — It is a radiopaque substance that helps visualize the GI tract
RATIONALE Barium is a radiopaque substance that coats the GI tract and helps visualize its
structures on x-ray. It can be given as a swallow (upper GI) or enema (lower GI).
8. What is the procedure for collecting a stool specimen?
A. Collect from the toilet bowl after urination
B. Use a clean bedpan or bedside commode, not contaminated with urine, no toilet paper,
scoop at the MIDDLE of feces, send off immediately
C. Collect the entire bowel movement and refrigerate
D. Mix the stool with preservative solution before sending
CORRECT ANSWER B — Use a clean bedpan or bedside commode, not contaminated with
urine, no toilet paper, scoop at the MIDDLE of feces, send off immediately
RATIONALE Stool specimens should be collected using a clean bedpan or bedside commode
without urine contamination. Toilet paper should not be used, and the specimen
should be scooped from the middle of the feces and sent immediately to the lab.
3 MAXE · 0013 GSN
★ ★
GC Pure Nursing
EST. 1989
W E C H A N G E T H E L I F E O F O N E T O C A R E F O R T H E L I V E S O F M A N Y.
NSG 3100 Exam 3 — Diagnostic Testing, Elimination, &
Procedures
CO M P L E T E Q U E ST I O N S W I T H CO R R E CT A N S W E RS & RAT I O N A L E S
INSTITUTION Galen College of Nursing COURSE CODE NSG 3100
PROGRAM Bachelor of Science in Nursing ACADEMIC YEAR
EXAM TITLE NSG 3100 Exam 3 — Diagnostic TOTAL QUESTIONS 142 Questions
Testing, Elimination, & Procedures
— Complete Questions With
Correct Answers & Rationales |
Already Graded A+
COURSE TITLE Health Assessment & Nursing FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Fundamentals Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question.
▸ Diagnostic testing, elimination, and nursing procedures are all testable content.
▸ NCLEX-style questions with clinical reasoning and prioritization are emphasized.
▸ Correct answers and detailed rationales appear below each question.
▸ All content reflects current evidence-based nursing practice guidelines.
, SECTION I — DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, ELIMINATION, &
Questions 1 – 142
PROCEDURES
1. What is the purpose of the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals?
A. To improve the effectiveness of communication regarding critical test results
B. To reduce healthcare costs
C. To increase hospital revenue
D. To standardize nursing documentation
CORRECT ANSWER A — To improve the effectiveness of communication regarding critical test
results
RATIONALE The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals include improving the
effectiveness of communication among caregivers regarding critical test results.
This ensures timely notification of life-threatening results to prevent patient
harm.
2. What is the first step in the assessment for diagnostic testing?
A. Review the patient's laboratory results
B. Collect basic health history
C. Obtain informed consent
D. Assess vital signs
CORRECT ANSWER B — Collect basic health history
RATIONALE The first step in the assessment for diagnostic testing is to collect a basic health
history. This provides essential information about the patient's baseline health,
allergies, medications, and any conditions that may affect the test or its results.
,3. What is the range for LDL cholesterol?
A. < 130
B. < 100
C. < 160
D. < 200
CORRECT ANSWER A — < 130
RATIONALE The normal range for LDL (bad) cholesterol is less than 130 mg/dL. LDL levels
above 130 indicate increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Desirable levels are
below 100 mg/dL.
4. What is the range for HDL cholesterol?
A. > 35 for males, > 45 for females
B. > 45 for males, > 55 for females
C. > 55 for males, > 65 for females
D. > 40 for both genders
CORRECT ANSWER B — > 45 for males, > 55 for females
RATIONALE The normal range for HDL (good) cholesterol is greater than 45 mg/dL for males
and greater than 55 mg/dL for females. Higher HDL levels are protective against
cardiovascular disease.
5. What is the normal value for a fasting blood glucose?
A. 99 or lower
B. 100-125
C. 126 or greater
D. 70-110
CORRECT ANSWER A — 99 or lower
RATIONALE Normal fasting blood glucose is 99 mg/dL or lower. Fasting glucose of 100-125
mg/dL indicates prediabetes, while 126 mg/dL or higher indicates diabetes.
, 6. What is the normal range for platelets?
A. 100,000-300,000
B. 150,000-400,000
C. 200,000-500,000
D. 50,000-150,000
CORRECT ANSWER B — 150,000-400,000
RATIONALE The normal range for platelets is 150,000-400,000 per microliter of blood.
Platelets are blood components that contribute to the blood-clotting process.
7. What is the role of barium in GI diagnostics?
A. It is a radiopaque substance that helps visualize the GI tract
B. It is a contrast agent that enhances blood flow
C. It is a radioactive isotope for PET scans
D. It is a sedative for GI procedures
CORRECT ANSWER A — It is a radiopaque substance that helps visualize the GI tract
RATIONALE Barium is a radiopaque substance that coats the GI tract and helps visualize its
structures on x-ray. It can be given as a swallow (upper GI) or enema (lower GI).
8. What is the procedure for collecting a stool specimen?
A. Collect from the toilet bowl after urination
B. Use a clean bedpan or bedside commode, not contaminated with urine, no toilet paper,
scoop at the MIDDLE of feces, send off immediately
C. Collect the entire bowel movement and refrigerate
D. Mix the stool with preservative solution before sending
CORRECT ANSWER B — Use a clean bedpan or bedside commode, not contaminated with
urine, no toilet paper, scoop at the MIDDLE of feces, send off immediately
RATIONALE Stool specimens should be collected using a clean bedpan or bedside commode
without urine contamination. Toilet paper should not be used, and the specimen
should be scooped from the middle of the feces and sent immediately to the lab.
