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A diabetic client is scheduled to have a fingerstick glucose level, which of the following steps is
most important when obtaining a blood sample? correct answers Place the lancet firmly against
the side of the fingertip
A pt has been ordered a 24 hr urine collection, the urine is accidentally contaminated after 22
hours of collection, what is the first nursing action? correct answers Contact the physician to
inform them about the contamination
Before administration of contrast media, the nurse will assess the client if correct answers Pt is
allergic to iodine or shellfish
The correct technique for cleaning a specimen for a throat culture is to use a sterile applicator
and swab on the.. correct answers Uvula, tonsil area, and pharynx
The nurse can obtain a sterile urine specimen by 2 methods, 1 by straight urine cath into the
bladder, 2nd is to remove the urine from the correct answers Port of an indwelling catheter
The physician has ordered a clean catch specimen of a client, what steps should the nurse do to
prevent contamination correct answers To ensure the perineum is cleansed prior to getting a
sample
The process for collecting the blood specimen for measuring blood glucose levels is to hold the
selected arm at his side for 30 seconds and collecting the specimen from the correct answers Side
of the finger
When collecting a 24 hr urine specimen, the nurse will have the client void when the specimen is
started the first specimen is... correct answers Collected and discarded
, Which nursing action is essential before a chest x-ray is done correct answers Remove all the
jewlery
Client requiring stool test for an occult blood, which of the following nursing interventions
should be performed to obtain accurate results correct answers Apply a small amount of stool in
the first and second box
A nurse is preparing to perform a urinary cath, to obtain a urine specimen for a client. She is
concerned about privacy during the procedue, what sould the nurse do to elevate the client
concern? correct answers Close the door and cover the client during the procedure
A nurse is obtaining a urine for a culutre and sensititivty via a straight cath, which of the
following actions should the nurse take correct answers Use a sterile specimen container
A nurse is reinforcing teaching a client who is scheduled for a barium swallow to evaluate for
dysphagia. Which of the following statements should indicate to the nurse that the client
understands the instructions correct answers I will drink plenty of fluids after the test
A client who is scheduled for a barium swallow asks a nurse why a laxative is necessary
following the procedure. Which of the following responses should the nurse take? correct
answers It helps eliminate the barium
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to have a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy.
The nurse should tell the client that, in addition to the iliac crest, a common site for this
procedure is which of the following? correct answers Sternum
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who had an upper endoscopy 1 hr ago. The
nurse should place the priority on monitoring which of the following? correct answers Gag reflex
A nurse is preparing a client for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Which of the following
statements should the nurse include when reinforcing teaching? correct answers "You'll have to
remove metal objects such as watches and body jewelry."
A diabetic client is scheduled to have a fingerstick glucose level, which of the following steps is
most important when obtaining a blood sample? correct answers Place the lancet firmly against
the side of the fingertip
A pt has been ordered a 24 hr urine collection, the urine is accidentally contaminated after 22
hours of collection, what is the first nursing action? correct answers Contact the physician to
inform them about the contamination
Before administration of contrast media, the nurse will assess the client if correct answers Pt is
allergic to iodine or shellfish
The correct technique for cleaning a specimen for a throat culture is to use a sterile applicator
and swab on the.. correct answers Uvula, tonsil area, and pharynx
The nurse can obtain a sterile urine specimen by 2 methods, 1 by straight urine cath into the
bladder, 2nd is to remove the urine from the correct answers Port of an indwelling catheter
The physician has ordered a clean catch specimen of a client, what steps should the nurse do to
prevent contamination correct answers To ensure the perineum is cleansed prior to getting a
sample
The process for collecting the blood specimen for measuring blood glucose levels is to hold the
selected arm at his side for 30 seconds and collecting the specimen from the correct answers Side
of the finger
When collecting a 24 hr urine specimen, the nurse will have the client void when the specimen is
started the first specimen is... correct answers Collected and discarded
, Which nursing action is essential before a chest x-ray is done correct answers Remove all the
jewlery
Client requiring stool test for an occult blood, which of the following nursing interventions
should be performed to obtain accurate results correct answers Apply a small amount of stool in
the first and second box
A nurse is preparing to perform a urinary cath, to obtain a urine specimen for a client. She is
concerned about privacy during the procedue, what sould the nurse do to elevate the client
concern? correct answers Close the door and cover the client during the procedure
A nurse is obtaining a urine for a culutre and sensititivty via a straight cath, which of the
following actions should the nurse take correct answers Use a sterile specimen container
A nurse is reinforcing teaching a client who is scheduled for a barium swallow to evaluate for
dysphagia. Which of the following statements should indicate to the nurse that the client
understands the instructions correct answers I will drink plenty of fluids after the test
A client who is scheduled for a barium swallow asks a nurse why a laxative is necessary
following the procedure. Which of the following responses should the nurse take? correct
answers It helps eliminate the barium
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to have a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy.
The nurse should tell the client that, in addition to the iliac crest, a common site for this
procedure is which of the following? correct answers Sternum
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who had an upper endoscopy 1 hr ago. The
nurse should place the priority on monitoring which of the following? correct answers Gag reflex
A nurse is preparing a client for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Which of the following
statements should the nurse include when reinforcing teaching? correct answers "You'll have to
remove metal objects such as watches and body jewelry."
