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1 Foundations of Diagnostic Testing and Patient Preparation Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 1 Foundations of Diagnostic Testing and Patient Preparation, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

True or false: Every blood test requires the patient to fast.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
Written response
1 point

Give one example of a person-specific identifier that can be used to verify a patient before specimen collection.

03
Written response
1 point

A patient was instructed to avoid a particular food or drink before a fasting blood test but consumed it. What should the patient do?

04
True or false
1 point

True or false: If a patient is told to fast before a test, they should independently stop their regular medicines until the test is over.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

05
Choose one
1 point

A patient scheduled for an MRI says they have an implanted device. What is the best preparation step?

  1. A

    The patient can skip screening if they have had an MRI before.

  2. B

    The patient should report implants or devices and complete MRI safety screening.

  3. C

    The patient should remove every item they own before arriving, without asking the facility.

06
Choose one
1 point

A patient scheduled for an invasive diagnostic procedure says they signed the form but do not understand what will happen. What is the best response?

  1. A

    Proceed because the patient signed the form.

  2. B

    Ask about the patient's concerns and notify the responsible clinician before proceeding.

  3. C

    Ask a family member to explain the procedure and proceed.

07
Choose one
1 point

A patient arrives for a diagnostic test and reports new dizziness. What should the care team do before proceeding?

  1. A

    Assume the dizziness is anxiety and continue.

  2. B

    Assess the patient's current condition, obtain relevant baseline observations as appropriate, and alert the responsible clinician.

  3. C

    Complete the test first and document the dizziness afterward.

08
Choose all
1 point

Before collecting a blood specimen, select all actions that support correct patient identification and specimen labeling.

  1. A

    Ask whether the patient is the person in room 12.

  2. B

    Ask the patient to state two person-specific identifiers and match them to the order.

  3. C

    Label the specimen in the patient's presence according to facility policy.

  4. D

    Ask a family member to confirm the patient's identity instead of checking identifiers.

09
Choose all
1 point

A patient asks how to prepare for a diagnostic test. Select all categories of medicines or supplements the patient should disclose to the care team.

  1. A

    Prescription medicines

  2. B

    Over-the-counter medicines

  3. C

    Only medicines the patient considers essential

  4. D

    Vitamins and supplements

10
Choose one
1 point

A patient scheduled for CT with intravenous contrast reports a previous contrast reaction and chronic kidney disease. What should happen before the scan?

  1. A

    Proceed because a prior reaction and kidney disease do not affect CT preparation.

  2. B

    Document the prior reaction and kidney history, then notify the radiology team for assessment and instructions.

  3. C

    Cancel the scan without contacting the radiology team or ordering clinician.

11
Open ended
1 point

A patient scheduled for a diagnostic test was told to fast but is unsure whether the instruction applies to them. They ask whether to skip their regular medicines and mention they may already have eaten. Explain what they should do before the test.

12
True or false
1 point

True or false: When a patient is instructed to fast before a test, which fluids are permitted can depend on the test-specific instructions.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

13
Written response
1 point

Before collecting a blood specimen, what is the minimum number of person-specific identifiers to use to verify the patient's identity? Enter the count.

14
Written response
1 point

Besides prescription and over-the-counter medicines, what two product categories should a patient disclose to the care team? Enter the categories in the order they are listed in the preparation guidance, joined by “and”.

15
Choose one
1 point

Which statement best describes an important principle of informed consent?

  1. A

    The patient receives understandable information and can make a voluntary decision.

  2. B

    A family member makes the decision whenever a procedure is invasive.

  3. C

    The patient must agree before receiving information about the procedure.

  4. D

    A signed form means the care team does not need to answer the patient's questions.

16
Choose one
1 point

A patient scheduled for a test asks whether to skip regular medicines because they were told to fast. Which guidance is safest?

  1. A

    Skip all medicines until after the test.

  2. B

    Take all medicines with any beverage.

  3. C

    Follow the specific instructions from the ordering clinician or testing facility; do not change medicines without direction.

  4. D

    Take only the medicines the patient considers essential.

17
Choose one
1 point

A patient preparing for a colonoscopy asks how to prepare their bowel. Which instruction is appropriate?

  1. A

    Begin any bowel-cleansing plan the patient finds online.

  2. B

    Follow the prescribed bowel-preparation plan.

  3. C

    Skip the bowel preparation if the patient feels well.

  4. D

    Replace the prescribed plan with fasting alone.

18
Choose one
1 point

During preparation for an MRI, what should a patient do with items the testing facility instructs them to remove?

  1. A

    Keep all items on unless they cause discomfort.

  2. B

    Remove only items that the patient considers valuable.

  3. C

    Remove items as directed during MRI preparation.

  4. D

    Follow the bowel-preparation plan used for a colonoscopy.

19
Fill in the blank
1 point

Before a diagnostic test, the care team records relevant baseline observations. These observations provide context for interpreting the test’s .

20
Fill in the blank
1 point

A patient has a known medical condition but no immediate complaint. Considering relevant conditions in the pretest assessment helps the team judge whether testing can proceed .