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2 Preparing Patients for Diagnostic Procedures Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 2 Preparing Patients for Diagnostic Procedures, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

True or false: Preparation instructions should be confirmed for the specific diagnostic procedure rather than assumed to be the same for all procedures.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
Choose one
1 point

Why may a patient be asked to fast before sedation or anesthesia?

  1. A

    To ensure every patient has the same preparation plan

  2. B

    To reduce the chance that stomach contents enter the lungs

  3. C

    To make laboratory tests unnecessary

  4. D

    To prevent all reactions to anesthesia

03
Fill in the blank
1 point

Patient instructions should be given in clear, accessible language, and the care team should confirm the patient's .

04
Choose one
1 point

A patient reports an allergy unrelated to imaging contrast before a contrast-enhanced examination. Which statement best describes how this history should be handled?

  1. A

    Any allergy history means contrast must not be given

  2. B

    Unrelated allergies should be documented but do not automatically rule out contrast

  3. C

    Only reactions to skin cleansers need to be reported

  4. D

    A prior contrast reaction is not relevant if the patient has other allergies

05
Written response
1 point

What type of testing may be relevant before certain contrast examinations to assess the patient's kidneys?

06
Choose all
1 point

Which patient factors listed here may affect procedure planning? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Diabetes

  2. B

    Eye color

  3. C

    Kidney or liver problems

  4. D

    Handedness

  5. E

    Sleep apnea

  6. F

    Preferred appointment time

07
True or false
1 point

True or false: Laboratory tests should be selected according to the patient’s health, symptoms, medications, and planned procedure, rather than ordered automatically for every patient.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

08
Fill in the blank
1 point

When bleeding risk is relevant or a procedure is near the spinal canal, the patient's may matter.

09
Choose one
1 point

For a procedure involving anesthesia, which approach to preprocedure assessment is described?

  1. A

    The patient decides whether anesthesia care is needed

  2. B

    The radiology team replaces the preprocedure assessment

  3. C

    The anesthesia team assesses history and physical status and plans care accordingly

  4. D

    A laboratory panel determines the anesthesia plan by itself

10
Written response
1 point

If sedation will make driving unsafe, what type of person may the patient need to arrange to accompany them home?

11
Choose all
1 point

Which actions belong in the final safety check before starting a procedure? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Verify the patient's identity and planned procedure

  2. B

    Use the same checklist for every procedure without considering its requirements

  3. C

    Review relevant allergies and medications

  4. D

    Confirm required preparation and test results

  5. E

    Assume no new symptoms have occurred

  6. F

    Ask about new symptoms or possible pregnancy when relevant

12
Choose one
1 point

A patient develops a new illness shortly before a planned diagnostic procedure. What should happen before proceeding?

  1. A

    Wait until after the procedure to mention the change

  2. B

    Report the new illness or worsening symptoms to the care team before proceeding

  3. C

    Change the preparation plan without consulting anyone

  4. D

    Proceed as planned if the patient has already arrived

13
Open ended
1 point

A patient with diabetes has been told to fast before a procedure but is unsure whether to take their regular diabetes medicine. What should the patient do, and what guidance should they obtain?

14
Choose one
1 point

A patient is preparing for a diagnostic procedure. Which information should be included in the current medication list?

  1. A

    Only prescription medicines taken every day

  2. B

    Prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, herbal products, supplements, and occasional medicines

  3. C

    Only medicines that could affect the procedure

  4. D

    Medicines taken during the past week

15
Choose one
1 point

Before a procedure, what should happen regarding the patient's questions and consent?

  1. A

    Proceed once the appointment is confirmed

  2. B

    Ask the patient to sign a form without discussing questions

  3. C

    Confirm that questions have been answered and that consent is obtained as required

  4. D

    Wait until after the procedure to explain its purpose

16
Choose one
1 point

A patient with diabetes is unsure how fasting instructions affect their usual medication. What is the safest next step?

  1. A

    Skip all diabetes medicines until after the procedure

  2. B

    Contact the care team for a specific medication and glucose-monitoring plan

  3. C

    Follow the usual diabetes medication schedule without checking

  4. D

    Drink water to prevent changes in blood glucose

17
Choose one
1 point

A patient reports a prior reaction to the same class of contrast planned for an imaging examination. What should the care team do?

  1. A

    Any allergy means contrast must not be given

  2. B

    Only reactions to food need to be reported

  3. C

    A prior reaction to the same class of contrast is important, and the radiology team should assess the history

  4. D

    A previous contrast reaction is irrelevant if it happened during a different examination

18
True or false
1 point

True or false: A patient should stop an anticoagulant before a procedure whenever they think it might increase bleeding, even if the care team has not instructed them to do so.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

19
Written response
1 point

Which category of laboratory testing may be relevant when bleeding risk matters or a procedure is near the spinal canal?

20
Written response
1 point

When sedation will make it unsafe for a patient to drive home, what kind of person should they arrange to accompany them?