GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING · PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM
NSG 3100 Exam 3
Comprehensive Practice Question
Bank
Fundamentals of Nursing · Diagnostic Testing · Urinary & Bowel Elimination ·
Laboratory Values
Fundamentals of Nursing Concepts · NCLEX-Style Review
Edition 1 · September 2026
Table of Contents
1. Instructions for Use 2
2. Diagnostic Testing — Assessment & Preparation 2
3. Diagnostic Imaging & Procedures 3
4. Laboratory Values & Interpretation 4
5. Specimen Collection — Urine 5
6. Specimen Collection — Stool & Blood 6
,7. Urinary Catheters & Elimination 7
8. Bowel Elimination & Ostomy Care 8
9. Enemas & Constipation Management 9
10. Invasive Procedures — Lumbar Puncture, Paracentesis, Thoracentesis 10
NSG 3100 · Galen College of Nursing Page 1
,NSG 3100 EXAM 3 PRACTICE GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS & QUESTIONS
How to Use This Guide
Read each question stem carefully, select your answer, then review the rationale to understand the clinical
reasoning behind the correct choice. Each question includes the tested concept and the source concept
from your course material. Questions marked with SATA require selecting all that apply.
Diagnostic Testing — Assessment & Preparation
1 What is the first step in the assessment for diagnostic testing?
A Collect basic health history
B Obtain vital signs
C Review laboratory results
D Notify the healthcare provider
CORRECT ANSWER: A
Rationale: The first step in the assessment for diagnostic testing is collecting basic health history. This
provides essential information about the patient's medical conditions, allergies, and medications that may
affect the test.
Tested Concept: Diagnostic testing — initial assessment
Source Concept: What is the first step in the assessment for diagnostic testing? Collect basic health history.
2 What is a key responsibility of the nurse during diagnostic testing?
A Interpret the test results
B Monitor vital signs and oxygenation
C Order additional tests
D Diagnose the patient's condition
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Rationale: A key responsibility of the nurse during diagnostic testing is to monitor vital signs and
oxygenation. The nurse must ensure the patient's safety throughout the procedure by assessing for any
adverse reactions or changes in condition.
Tested Concept: Nurse's role during diagnostic testing
Source Concept: What is a key responsibility of the nurse during diagnostic testing? Monitor vital signs and
oxygenation.
, 3 What should be done post-procedure regarding patient assessment?
A Discharge the patient immediately
B Assess for any complications
C Document the procedure only
D Send the patient home without observation
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Rationale: After a procedure, the nurse should assess the patient for any complications. This includes
monitoring vital signs, checking the procedure site, and evaluating for adverse reactions.
Tested Concept: Post-procedure assessment
Source Concept: What should be done post-procedure regarding patient assessment? Assess for any complications.
4 What is the purpose of a consent form in invasive procedures?
A To protect the hospital from liability
B To ensure that the patient has agreed to the procedure
C To document the procedure steps
D To inform the family of the procedure
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Rationale: The purpose of a consent form in invasive procedures is to ensure that the patient has agreed
to the procedure after being informed of the risks, benefits, and alternatives. It protects the patient's
autonomy.
Tested Concept: Informed consent
Source Concept: What is the purpose of a consent form in invasive procedures? To ensure that the patient has agreed
to the procedure.
NSG 3100 Exam 3
Comprehensive Practice Question
Bank
Fundamentals of Nursing · Diagnostic Testing · Urinary & Bowel Elimination ·
Laboratory Values
Fundamentals of Nursing Concepts · NCLEX-Style Review
Edition 1 · September 2026
Table of Contents
1. Instructions for Use 2
2. Diagnostic Testing — Assessment & Preparation 2
3. Diagnostic Imaging & Procedures 3
4. Laboratory Values & Interpretation 4
5. Specimen Collection — Urine 5
6. Specimen Collection — Stool & Blood 6
,7. Urinary Catheters & Elimination 7
8. Bowel Elimination & Ostomy Care 8
9. Enemas & Constipation Management 9
10. Invasive Procedures — Lumbar Puncture, Paracentesis, Thoracentesis 10
NSG 3100 · Galen College of Nursing Page 1
,NSG 3100 EXAM 3 PRACTICE GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS & QUESTIONS
How to Use This Guide
Read each question stem carefully, select your answer, then review the rationale to understand the clinical
reasoning behind the correct choice. Each question includes the tested concept and the source concept
from your course material. Questions marked with SATA require selecting all that apply.
Diagnostic Testing — Assessment & Preparation
1 What is the first step in the assessment for diagnostic testing?
A Collect basic health history
B Obtain vital signs
C Review laboratory results
D Notify the healthcare provider
CORRECT ANSWER: A
Rationale: The first step in the assessment for diagnostic testing is collecting basic health history. This
provides essential information about the patient's medical conditions, allergies, and medications that may
affect the test.
Tested Concept: Diagnostic testing — initial assessment
Source Concept: What is the first step in the assessment for diagnostic testing? Collect basic health history.
2 What is a key responsibility of the nurse during diagnostic testing?
A Interpret the test results
B Monitor vital signs and oxygenation
C Order additional tests
D Diagnose the patient's condition
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Rationale: A key responsibility of the nurse during diagnostic testing is to monitor vital signs and
oxygenation. The nurse must ensure the patient's safety throughout the procedure by assessing for any
adverse reactions or changes in condition.
Tested Concept: Nurse's role during diagnostic testing
Source Concept: What is a key responsibility of the nurse during diagnostic testing? Monitor vital signs and
oxygenation.
, 3 What should be done post-procedure regarding patient assessment?
A Discharge the patient immediately
B Assess for any complications
C Document the procedure only
D Send the patient home without observation
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Rationale: After a procedure, the nurse should assess the patient for any complications. This includes
monitoring vital signs, checking the procedure site, and evaluating for adverse reactions.
Tested Concept: Post-procedure assessment
Source Concept: What should be done post-procedure regarding patient assessment? Assess for any complications.
4 What is the purpose of a consent form in invasive procedures?
A To protect the hospital from liability
B To ensure that the patient has agreed to the procedure
C To document the procedure steps
D To inform the family of the procedure
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Rationale: The purpose of a consent form in invasive procedures is to ensure that the patient has agreed
to the procedure after being informed of the risks, benefits, and alternatives. It protects the patient's
autonomy.
Tested Concept: Informed consent
Source Concept: What is the purpose of a consent form in invasive procedures? To ensure that the patient has agreed
to the procedure.
