Exam 5: System Tables

A patient's laboratory test results indicate an increased level of lactic acid.This finding is consistent with which of the following conditions? Select all that apply.

A nurse is preparing a patient to undergo magnetic resonance venography (MRV).This test is indicated for which of the following? Select all that apply.

A nurse reviewing a patient's laboratory results notes that the patient's alkaline phosphatase (ALP)level is elevated.Which additional information should the nurse review before planning interventions related to this result? Select all that apply.

A patient is preparing to undergo positron emission tomography (PET)of the brain for preoperative evaluation of tumors.The nurse should expect that which of the following contrast media will most likely be used for this test, given its role as a glucose analogue with little localization in normal tissue?

A patient's laboratory test results indicate an elevation in blood phosphorus.This finding is consistent with which of the following conditions? Select all that apply.

The nurse is assisting a patient in the gynecological office who will be receiving a routine Pap smear (Papanicolaou smear).Which of the following should be included in the history to ensure proper interpretation? Select all that apply.

A patient has a urine-specific gravity of 1.032.Which laboratory results affecting specific gravity should be identified by the nurse? Select all that apply.

A nurse is assisting with a lung ventilation scan.Which of the following safety measures should the nurse take for this test? Select all that apply.

A patient is exhibiting hypercalcemia.Which test would be appropriate for assisting in determining the cause of this finding?

A patient is suspected of having bronchogenic carcinoma.The nurse should prepare the patient for which of the following diagnostic tests?

A nurse is observing as a patient undergoes chest magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).Which of the following should the nurse consider to be critical findings that should be reported to the requesting health-care provider immediately? Select all that apply.

A patient who recently experienced a myocardial infarction needs to undergo testing to assess the damage done to the cardiac muscle.Which test would be most appropriate for this purpose?

The nurse would counsel which of the following individuals for an increased risk for kidney stones? Select all that apply.

A patient is dehydrated and needs to have his fluid and electrolyte balance assessed.Which of the following tests would be most appropriate for this purpose?

Which laboratory tests require the collection of blood in a lavender-top tube? Select all that apply.

A patient is suspected of having hemolytic anemia due to an enzyme deficiency.Which test should the nurse expect the health-care provider to order for this patient to assess this problem?

A patient with diabetes needs to undergo screening to assess for early signs of renal disease.Which test would be most appropriate for this purpose?

A patient with a history of hypertension has routine blood work at an annual health screening.Based on the following laboratory excerpt, which instructions should the nurse give this patient regarding diet?

A nurse is preparing a patient to undergo myocardial infarct scanning.The IV radionuclide has just been administered.How long should the health-care team wait before proceeding with the heart scans?

The nurse recognizes a renogram would be appropriate for which of the following patients? Select all that apply.