Diagnostic Tests

Question 1 of 5

Which of the following urinalysis findings would you need to report to the physician?

A. Protein: 30 mg/dL

B. Bacteria: 0

C. WBCs: 3 to 4 per high-power field

D. pH: 4.1

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Question 2 of 5

Which of the following preparatory steps would you be likely to perform prior to a barium enema?

A. Start an IV line the day prior to the test

B. Keep the patient NPO 48 hours prior to the test

C. Administer a laxative the day before the test

D. Place the patient on a clear liquid diet for 24 hours prior to the test

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Question 3 of 5

Which of the following tests would be helpful for evaluating the large intestine?

A. Colonoscopy

B. EGD

C. Barium enema

D. ECG

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Question 4 of 5

Which of the following findings indicate a left shift and bacterial infection in an adult?

A. WBC: 13,900/mm'³; total neutrophils: 76% (bands: 30%, segmented: 46%); eosinophils: 2.5%; basophils: 0.5%; monocytes: 4%; lymphocytes: 17%

B. WBC: 4,600/mm'³; total neutrophils: 59% (bands: 3%, segmented: 56%); eosinophils: 4%; basophils: 1%; monocytes: 6%; lymphocytes: 30%

C. WBC: 11,350/mm'³; total neutrophils: 55% (bands: 3%, segmented: 52%); eosinophils: 12%; basophils: 2%; monocytes: 8%; lymphocytes: 23%

D. WBC: 9,450/mm'³; total neutrophils: 61% (bands: 5%, segmented: 65%); eosinophils: 4%; basophils: 1%; monocytes: 3%; lymphocytes: 28%

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Question 5 of 5

Which of the following tests or procedures is (are) beneficial in evaluation of the kidneys?

A. IV pyelogram

B. 24-hour urine

C. Oral glucose tolerance test

D. Urinalysis

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