01
True or false
1 point
True or false: If a laboratory result falls within its reference interval, illness can be ruled out.
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2 Diagnostic Tests and Procedures Online Quiz Questions
Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 2 Diagnostic Tests and Procedures, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.
20 questions
02
True or false
1 point
True or false: If a patient's condition requires immediate care, urgent assessment or intervention should not be delayed while waiting for a test result.
- A
True
- B
False
03
Written response
1 point
What test records the heart's electrical activity? Enter the test abbreviation.
04
Written response
1 point
What is the standard abbreviation for the test that measures arterial oxygen and carbon dioxide and usually pH and bicarbonate? Enter the test abbreviation.
05
Fill in the blank
1 point
For a clean-catch urine sample, collect the urine in the sterile container.
06
Fill in the blank
1 point
When collecting sputum, the specimen should be material coughed from the rather than saliva.
07
Choose one
1 point
A patient with an implanted medical device is scheduled for an MRI. Which action is most appropriate before the scan?
- A
Proceed without screening because MRI uses ionizing radiation rather than a magnetic field.
- B
Complete the required screening for implanted devices and metal before the MRI.
- C
Ask the patient to fast because all imaging tests require fasting.
- D
Cancel the MRI because contrast material is required for every scan.
08
Choose one
1 point
A specimen is found to be mislabeled after collection. What is the appropriate response?
- A
Correct the label using the patient's identifiers from memory and send the specimen.
- B
Send the specimen and ask the laboratory to infer the correct patient.
- C
Follow policy and arrange recollection when indicated rather than guessing or relabeling from memory.
- D
Discard the specimen without notifying anyone or documenting the issue.
09
Choose one
1 point
A patient's metabolic panel has an out-of-range value, but the patient reports no symptoms. What is the best interpretation?
- A
The abnormal result confirms a specific disease without further assessment.
- B
The result can be disregarded if the patient has no symptoms.
- C
The result may prompt follow-up, and its significance should be considered with the patient's clinical picture.
- D
The patient should stop all medicines until the result returns to normal.
10
Choose all
1 point
Before a scheduled diagnostic test, which actions support patient safety and appropriate preparation? Select all that apply.
- A
Verify the test order and the patient's identity.
- B
Review relevant medicines, allergies, and history.
- C
Check the test-specific preparation instructions.
- D
Explain the purpose and steps in understandable language.
- E
Tell the patient to stop prescribed medicines without consulting the responsible clinician.
11
Choose all
1 point
When reviewing a laboratory result, which factors should be considered to interpret it in context? Select all that apply.
- A
The patient's symptoms and examination findings.
- B
The patient's baseline values and trends over time.
- C
The timing of the test and relevant medicines.
- D
Whether preparation instructions were followed.
- E
Whether the result is abnormal in isolation, without considering the patient or report details.
12
Open ended
1 point
When collecting blood cultures, describe the collection practices that help reduce contamination and improve detection, including how collection should be timed relative to antimicrobials.
13
Choose one
1 point
A clinician orders prothrombin time/INR to monitor a patient's anticoagulant therapy. What does this test assess?
- A
They measure the heart's electrical activity and identify rhythm.
- B
They assess aspects of blood clotting and may help monitor certain anticoagulant therapies.
- C
They create images of the heart using ultrasound.
- D
They measure arterial oxygen and carbon dioxide.
14
Choose one
1 point
A clinician wants to evaluate a patient's heart rate and rhythm by recording the heart’s electrical activity. Which test is designed for this purpose?
- A
Echocardiography
- B
Electrocardiogram
- C
Troponin test
- D
Coagulation test
15
Written response
1 point
Which metabolic panel includes selected liver-related tests? Enter the standard panel abbreviation.
16
True or false
1 point
True or false: A laboratory result outside its reference interval proves that the patient has a disease.
- A
True
- B
False
17
Choose one
1 point
A patient is collecting a clean-catch urine specimen. Which instruction best helps prevent contamination?
- A
Collect the first urine produced directly into a nonsterile container.
- B
Touch the inside of the sterile container only after cleansing.
- C
Collect midstream urine in the sterile container without touching its inside.
- D
Collect urine from the specimen cup after it has been left open.
18
Written response
1 point
An ABG is collected to assess oxygenation, ventilation, and acid–base status. What type of blood sample does it require? Enter the adjective describing the sample.
19
Choose one
1 point
Before a patient with an implanted device undergoes MRI, which action is appropriate?
- A
Follow the facility’s screening procedure for implanted devices and metal.
- B
Assume metal is safe because MRI uses ionizing radiation.
- C
Skip screening if the patient has had an MRI before.
- D
Use the same radiation precautions as for an X-ray because both use ionizing radiation.
20
Choose one
1 point
A sputum culture is ordered. Which collection instruction best supports obtaining the intended specimen?
- A
Collect saliva after the patient has rinsed their mouth.
- B
Collect a swab from the inside of the cheek.
- C
Collect any fluid in the mouth, even if it was not coughed up.
- D
Follow instructions to collect material coughed from the lungs rather than saliva.