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DIAGNOSTIC TEST EVOLVE QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS 2025/2026
A clinic nurse has given a client the materials needed to test the stool for occult
blood as part of a routine screening for colorectal cancer. When the client asks the
nurse whether there are any special precautions that must be followed in doing
this test, the nurse tells the client to avoid eating which food for at least a day
before performing the test? -correct-answer-Red meat
A client undergoing diagnostic testing for cancer is scheduled for magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI). The nurse reinforces to the client which information
about the procedure? -correct-answer-Expect the MRI machine to make loud
noises.
A tuberculin skin test is administered to an individual infected with human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Seventy-two hours later, the nurse checks the test
site and documents the results as positive, indicating that the individual has been
exposed to tuberculosis. Which findings did the nurse identify to make this
interpretation? -correct-answer-An area of induration at the test site measuring 7
mm
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A client has just undergone a gastroscopy. Which action should be taken by the
nurse as the essential postprocedure nursing intervention? -correct-answer-
Monitoring for the gag reflex
A client who has been prescribed indomethacin (Indocin) for gout is asked to
provide a stool sample for guaiac testing. The nurse explains that the purpose of
the test is to make which determination? -correct-answer-Occult blood
A client who has undergone barium enema is being readied for discharge. The
nurse determines that the client has understood discharge instructions when the
client makes which statement? -correct-answer-"I will be sure the barium passes
and watch for my stools to return to normal."
A client will undergo a barium swallow to confirm a diagnosis of a hiatal hernia. In
preparation for the test, which instruction should the nurse provide the client? -
correct-answer-Avoid eating or drinking after midnight before the test.
A licensed practical nurse (LPN) is providing follow-up teaching after a client
underwent an upper gastrointestinal (GI) series with Gastrografin used for
contrast. The nurse instructs the client that which may occur from the
Gastrografin? -correct-answer-Diarrhea
DIAGNOSTIC TEST EVOLVE QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS 2025/2026
A clinic nurse has given a client the materials needed to test the stool for occult
blood as part of a routine screening for colorectal cancer. When the client asks the
nurse whether there are any special precautions that must be followed in doing
this test, the nurse tells the client to avoid eating which food for at least a day
before performing the test? -correct-answer-Red meat
A client undergoing diagnostic testing for cancer is scheduled for magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI). The nurse reinforces to the client which information
about the procedure? -correct-answer-Expect the MRI machine to make loud
noises.
A tuberculin skin test is administered to an individual infected with human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Seventy-two hours later, the nurse checks the test
site and documents the results as positive, indicating that the individual has been
exposed to tuberculosis. Which findings did the nurse identify to make this
interpretation? -correct-answer-An area of induration at the test site measuring 7
mm
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A client has just undergone a gastroscopy. Which action should be taken by the
nurse as the essential postprocedure nursing intervention? -correct-answer-
Monitoring for the gag reflex
A client who has been prescribed indomethacin (Indocin) for gout is asked to
provide a stool sample for guaiac testing. The nurse explains that the purpose of
the test is to make which determination? -correct-answer-Occult blood
A client who has undergone barium enema is being readied for discharge. The
nurse determines that the client has understood discharge instructions when the
client makes which statement? -correct-answer-"I will be sure the barium passes
and watch for my stools to return to normal."
A client will undergo a barium swallow to confirm a diagnosis of a hiatal hernia. In
preparation for the test, which instruction should the nurse provide the client? -
correct-answer-Avoid eating or drinking after midnight before the test.
A licensed practical nurse (LPN) is providing follow-up teaching after a client
underwent an upper gastrointestinal (GI) series with Gastrografin used for
contrast. The nurse instructs the client that which may occur from the
Gastrografin? -correct-answer-Diarrhea
