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Worksheet time: 6mins
Nurses have key responsibilities in preparing patients for diagnostic tests and caring for them after the tests.
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The five categories of diagnostic tests are laboratory tests, radiology and imaging tests, ultrasonography, endoscopic examinations, and graphic recording tests.
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A blood chemistry test includes a number of components including electrolytes, enzymes and isoenzymes, BUN, serum creatinine, protein, and bilirubin.
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The eGFR and GFR indicate kidney function and are measured by creatinine level in the blood and other calculations. The GFR requires 24-hour urine collection. The eGFR is calculated using a formula. If either one is below 60, it indicates significant renal impairment.
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Ultrasonography is used to visualize a number of internal structures such as a fetus, placenta, female pelvic organs, and function of the heart valves and wall movement.
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Which of the following urinalysis findings would you need to report to the physician?
Protein: 30 mg/dL
Bacteria: 0
WBCs: 3 to 4 per high-power field
pH: 4.1
RBCs: 10 per high-power field
Which of the following tests would be helpful for evaluating the large intestine?
Colonoscopy
EGD
Barium enema
ECG
Intravenous pyelogram
Which of the following findings indicate a left shift and bacterial infection in an adult?
WBC: 13,900/mm3; total neutrophils: 76% (bands: 30%, segmented: 46%); eosinophils: 2.5%; basophils: 0.5%; monocytes: 4%; lymphocytes: 17%
WBC: 4,600/mm3; total neutrophils: 59% (bands: 3%, segmented: 56%); eosinophils: 4%; basophils: 1%; monocytes: 6%; lymphocytes: 30%
WBC: 11,350/mm3; total neutrophils: 55% (bands: 3%, segmented: 52%); eosinophils: 12 %; basophils: 2%; monocytes: 8%; lymphocytes: 23%
WBC: 9,450/mm3; total neutrophils: 61% (bands: 5%, segmented: 65%); eosinophils: 4%; basophils: 1%; monocytes: 3%; lymphocytes: 28%
When performing a 12-lead ECG, you know that you will apply:
12 lead wires.
10 lead wires.
6 lead wires.
4 lead wires.
You are to provide nursing care for a patient who just had a femoral arteriogram. Which of the following actions would take priority?
Assessment of vital signs
Assessment of puncture site for bleeding
Assessment of temperature of lower extremity on the affected side
Keeping the affected leg straight
Assessment of ability to void
