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What should the nurse encourage the patient to consume when preparing for an electroencephalogram (EEG)?
- A. Tea
- B. Food
- C. Cola
- D. Coffee
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Food intake should be encouraged, but coffee, tea, and colas should be eliminated before an EEG.
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What should the nurse do when preparing the patient for an abdominal scan?
- A. Assess laboratory results only for liver function.
- B. Assess patient for allergies to dye or shellfish.
- C. Instruct patient to limit fluid intake immediately following procedure.
- D. Instruct patient to be NPO for 1 hour before scan if contrast medium is used.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The patient should be assessed for allergies to dye or shellfish. When a patient has an abdominal scan, laboratory results should be assessed for kidney function. The patient should be instructed to be NPO for 4 hours before the examination if contrast medium is to be used. The patient should be encouraged to consume fluids after the examination.
What should the nurse do when preparing the patient for a bone scan?
- A. Sedate the patient.
- B. Restrict food intake.
- C. Restrict fluid intake.
- D. Encourage water intake.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Before a bone scan, the patient is encouraged to drink several glasses of water. No fasting or sedation is required before a bone scan.
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.
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.