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DIAGNOSTIC TEST EVOLVE | COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
The nurse reinforces what information to a client who is scheduled for an
electromyogram (EMG)? -correct-answer-Electrodes will be inserted into the
skeletal muscles.
A gastric analysis is prescribed for a client with a suspected diagnosis of
tuberculosis (TB). The nurse understands that the test is relevant in confirming
this diagnosis because of which related fact? -correct-answer-People can
frequently swallow small amounts of sputum.
The nurse is preparing a client for the administration of a tuberculin skin test. The
nurse determines that which body areas are appropriate for intradermal
injections? Select all that apply. -correct-answer-Inner aspect of the forearm
Dorsal aspect of the upper arm
Away from heavy pigmentation
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The nurse is assisting in performing an arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis on a client.
The nurse initially implements which intervention after the blood gas is drawn to
minimize the risk for uncontrolled bleeding -correct-answer-Applying pressure to
the site
The nurse is observing a nursing student preparing to obtain a throat culture on a
client suspected of having a beta-hemolytic Streptococcus infection. Which action
indicates the need for further teaching regarding collecting this specimen? Select
all that apply. -correct-answer-The student places the collection swab initially at
the back of the client's tongue.
The student asks the client to tilt the head forward and to open the mouth.
A pulmonary angiography is scheduled for a client suspected of having a
pulmonary embolism. The nurse understands that which action is an appropriate
preprocedure care intervention? Select all that apply. -correct-answer-1.
Shave the anticipated entry site.
2.
Obtain a signed informed consent form.
3.
Inquire whether the client has any allergies to shellfish.
DIAGNOSTIC TEST EVOLVE | COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
The nurse reinforces what information to a client who is scheduled for an
electromyogram (EMG)? -correct-answer-Electrodes will be inserted into the
skeletal muscles.
A gastric analysis is prescribed for a client with a suspected diagnosis of
tuberculosis (TB). The nurse understands that the test is relevant in confirming
this diagnosis because of which related fact? -correct-answer-People can
frequently swallow small amounts of sputum.
The nurse is preparing a client for the administration of a tuberculin skin test. The
nurse determines that which body areas are appropriate for intradermal
injections? Select all that apply. -correct-answer-Inner aspect of the forearm
Dorsal aspect of the upper arm
Away from heavy pigmentation
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The nurse is assisting in performing an arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis on a client.
The nurse initially implements which intervention after the blood gas is drawn to
minimize the risk for uncontrolled bleeding -correct-answer-Applying pressure to
the site
The nurse is observing a nursing student preparing to obtain a throat culture on a
client suspected of having a beta-hemolytic Streptococcus infection. Which action
indicates the need for further teaching regarding collecting this specimen? Select
all that apply. -correct-answer-The student places the collection swab initially at
the back of the client's tongue.
The student asks the client to tilt the head forward and to open the mouth.
A pulmonary angiography is scheduled for a client suspected of having a
pulmonary embolism. The nurse understands that which action is an appropriate
preprocedure care intervention? Select all that apply. -correct-answer-1.
Shave the anticipated entry site.
2.
Obtain a signed informed consent form.
3.
Inquire whether the client has any allergies to shellfish.
