ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 25 : Diagnostic Tests Questions
Question 1 of 5
You are to provide nursing care for a patient who just had a femoral arteriogram. Which of the following actions would take priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the puncture site for bleeding is the priority to prevent life-threatening hemorrhage post-femoral arteriogram.
Question 2 of 5
You should measure the abdominal girth and weight of a patient who is about to undergo:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Measuring abdominal girth and weight is critical before paracentesis to monitor fluid removal and assess for complications.
Question 3 of 5
When performing a 12-lead ECG, you know that you will apply:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 12-lead ECG requires 10 lead wires to record electrical activity from multiple angles of the heart.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following urinalysis findings would you need to report to the physician?
Correct Answer: A,D,F
Rationale: Protein (30 mg/dL), low pH (4.1), and RBCs (10 per high-power field) may indicate renal issues, infection, or other abnormalities requiring physician attention.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following preparatory steps would you be likely to perform prior to a barium enema?
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: A laxative, clear liquid diet, and enema are standard preparations to ensure the colon is clear for a barium enema.