Diagnostic Testing Practice Questions
A client is having a timed urine collection done. The unlicensed assistive
personnel does not save one specimen. What should the nurse do?
1. Continue with the test, and document that one specimen is missing.
2. End the test immediately, and send what is collected to the laboratory.
3. Document that the test cannot be completed.
4. Start the test over. - Correct Answer ✔️✔️Answer: 4
Explanation: 4. If the client or staff forgets and discards the client's urine during
a timed collection, the procedure must be restarted from the beginning.
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The nurse is caring for a client who has just had a lumbar puncture. What should
the nurse document about this client's procedure? Select all that apply.
1. Date and time performed
2. The physician's name
3. The client's ability to void after the procedure
4. The color, character, and amount of cerebrospinal fluid withdrawn
5. The client's status after the procedure - Correct Answer ✔️✔️Answer:
1, 2, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. When documenting after a lumbar procedure, the nurse should
include the date and time the procedure was performed. 2. When documenting
after a lumbar procedure, the nurse should include the physician's name. 4.
,When documenting after a lumbar procedure, the nurse should include the
color, character, and amount of cerebrospinal fluid withdrawn. 5. When
documenting after a lumbar procedure, the nurse should include the client's
status after the procedure.
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A client has just completed a bone marrow biopsy. What should the nurse
document about the client at this time? Select all that apply.
1. Client's tolerance of the procedure
2. Bowel sounds
3. The site for bleeding
4. Status of deep tendon reflexes
5. Presence of pain and any pain medication received - Correct Answer ✔️
✔️Answer: 1, 3, 5
Explanation: 1. The nurse should document how well the client tolerated the
procedure, as it can cause considerable discomfort. 3. The nurse should
document the bone marrow biopsy site for bleeding, as this can occur. 5. The
nurse should document whether the client is experiencing any pain, and
whether any pain medication was provided.
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A client is scheduled for a bronchoscopy. What should the nurse instruct the
client about this procedure? Select all that apply.
1. Tissue samples may be taken for biopsy.
2. Eating will not be permitted for 12 hours.
, 3. A local anesthetic is sprayed on the throat.
4. Bed rest for 8 hours is necessary after the test.
5. Informed consent is required for this procedure. - Correct Answer ✔️✔
️Answer: 1, 3, 5
Explanation: 1. A bronchoscopy is a sterile procedure. Tissue samples may also
be taken for biopsy. 3. A local anesthetic is sprayed on the client's pharynx to
prevent gagging. 5. Informed consent is required for this procedure.
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The nurse needs to obtain a urine specimen from a client with an indwelling
urinary catheter. What should the nurse do when collecting this specimen?
Select all that apply.
1. Withdraw 30 mL of urine for a routine urinalysis.
2. Perform catheter care before obtaining the specimen.
3. Apply sterile gloves before retrieving the urine specimen.
4. Send the specimen immediately or refrigerate it for later pickup.
5. Clamp the drainage tubing for 30 minutes if there is no urine in the catheter. -
Correct Answer ✔️✔️Answer: 1, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. When collecting a urine specimen from a client with an
indwelling urinary catheter, the nurse should withdraw 30 mL of urine for a
routine urinalysis. 4. When collecting a urine specimen from a client with an
indwelling urinary catheter, the nurse should send the specimen immediately or
refrigerate it for later pickup. 5. When collecting a urine specimen from a client
with an indwelling urinary catheter, the nurse should clamp the drainage tubing
for 30 minutes if there is no urine in the catheter.
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A client is having a timed urine collection done. The unlicensed assistive
personnel does not save one specimen. What should the nurse do?
1. Continue with the test, and document that one specimen is missing.
2. End the test immediately, and send what is collected to the laboratory.
3. Document that the test cannot be completed.
4. Start the test over. - Correct Answer ✔️✔️Answer: 4
Explanation: 4. If the client or staff forgets and discards the client's urine during
a timed collection, the procedure must be restarted from the beginning.
Page Ref: 735
The nurse is caring for a client who has just had a lumbar puncture. What should
the nurse document about this client's procedure? Select all that apply.
1. Date and time performed
2. The physician's name
3. The client's ability to void after the procedure
4. The color, character, and amount of cerebrospinal fluid withdrawn
5. The client's status after the procedure - Correct Answer ✔️✔️Answer:
1, 2, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. When documenting after a lumbar procedure, the nurse should
include the date and time the procedure was performed. 2. When documenting
after a lumbar procedure, the nurse should include the physician's name. 4.
,When documenting after a lumbar procedure, the nurse should include the
color, character, and amount of cerebrospinal fluid withdrawn. 5. When
documenting after a lumbar procedure, the nurse should include the client's
status after the procedure.
Page Ref: 744
A client has just completed a bone marrow biopsy. What should the nurse
document about the client at this time? Select all that apply.
1. Client's tolerance of the procedure
2. Bowel sounds
3. The site for bleeding
4. Status of deep tendon reflexes
5. Presence of pain and any pain medication received - Correct Answer ✔️
✔️Answer: 1, 3, 5
Explanation: 1. The nurse should document how well the client tolerated the
procedure, as it can cause considerable discomfort. 3. The nurse should
document the bone marrow biopsy site for bleeding, as this can occur. 5. The
nurse should document whether the client is experiencing any pain, and
whether any pain medication was provided.
Page Ref: 745
A client is scheduled for a bronchoscopy. What should the nurse instruct the
client about this procedure? Select all that apply.
1. Tissue samples may be taken for biopsy.
2. Eating will not be permitted for 12 hours.
, 3. A local anesthetic is sprayed on the throat.
4. Bed rest for 8 hours is necessary after the test.
5. Informed consent is required for this procedure. - Correct Answer ✔️✔
️Answer: 1, 3, 5
Explanation: 1. A bronchoscopy is a sterile procedure. Tissue samples may also
be taken for biopsy. 3. A local anesthetic is sprayed on the client's pharynx to
prevent gagging. 5. Informed consent is required for this procedure.
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The nurse needs to obtain a urine specimen from a client with an indwelling
urinary catheter. What should the nurse do when collecting this specimen?
Select all that apply.
1. Withdraw 30 mL of urine for a routine urinalysis.
2. Perform catheter care before obtaining the specimen.
3. Apply sterile gloves before retrieving the urine specimen.
4. Send the specimen immediately or refrigerate it for later pickup.
5. Clamp the drainage tubing for 30 minutes if there is no urine in the catheter. -
Correct Answer ✔️✔️Answer: 1, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. When collecting a urine specimen from a client with an
indwelling urinary catheter, the nurse should withdraw 30 mL of urine for a
routine urinalysis. 4. When collecting a urine specimen from a client with an
indwelling urinary catheter, the nurse should send the specimen immediately or
refrigerate it for later pickup. 5. When collecting a urine specimen from a client
with an indwelling urinary catheter, the nurse should clamp the drainage tubing
for 30 minutes if there is no urine in the catheter.
Page Ref: 735
