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What should the nurse do when preparing the patient for a brain scan?
- A. Allow the patient to wear a wig during the scan.
- B. Allow the patient to wear a partial denture plate during the scan.
- C. Inform the patient that a clicking noise will be heard during the scan.
- D. Keep the patient NPO for 12 hours before scan if contrast dye is used.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Before a brain scan, the patient is kept NPO for 4 hours if contrast dye is to be used, the patient is instructed not to wear a wig, hairpins, clips, or partial denture plates, and the nurse informs the patient that a clicking noise is made as the scanner moves.
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The patient has undergone a lumbar puncture. What position will the nurse place the patient in for up to 12 hours to avoid discomfort from postpuncture spinal headache?
- A. Supine
- B. Lateral
- C. Sims
- D. Prone
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should place the patient in the supine position and keep in reclining position for 12 hours.
The nurse is administering Telepaque for a cholecystogram. How frequently will the nurse administer 1 tablet of Telepaque before this procedure?
- A. Every 5 minutes
- B. Every 10 minutes
- C. Every 15 minutes
- D. Every 20 minutes
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Telepaque should be taken one at a time, waiting 15 minutes after each tablet.
Anaerobic organisms tend to grow within body cavities. What will the nurse use to collect an anaerobic specimen?
- A. Sterile cotton applicator
- B. Sterile culture tube
- C. Sterile syringe tip
- D. Sterile glass rod
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To collect an anaerobic specimen deep in a body cavity, the nurse uses a sterile syringe tip.
The nurse is caring for a patient following a bronchoscopy and maintains NPO status for 2 hours. What additional assessment will indicate to the nurse that this patient's risk for aspiration has decreased?
- A. Patient is fully awake.
- B. Patient asks for a drink.
- C. Gag reflex has returned.
- D. Preoperative medication has worn off.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse should not allow the patient to eat or drink after a bronchoscopy until the gag reflex has returned.
What should the nurse assess the patient for before administration of contrast media?
- A. Has been NPO.
- B. Is allergic to iodine.
- C. Has emptied the bladder.
- D. Has taken medication.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The patient should always be assessed for allergies to iodine before administration of contrast media.