Diagnostic Testing Nursing Quiz Form
Test your knowledge of diagnostic testing in nursing with this concise quiz. Answer all questions to the best of your ability.
Which laboratory test is most commonly used to monitor a patient’s blood glucose levels?
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Hemoglobin A1c
Serum Creatinine
Fasting Blood Glucose
Urinalysis
Select all diagnostic imaging methods that use ionizing radiation.
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X-ray
Ultrasound
MRI
CT scan
A positive result on a Mantoux test indicates exposure to which disease?
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Tuberculosis
Hepatitis B
Influenza
Pneumonia
Briefly describe the nurse’s role in preparing a patient for a chest X-ray.
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Which of the following is a common nursing responsibility when collecting a sputum specimen?
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Ensure the specimen is collected after meals
Instruct the patient to rinse their mouth before collection
Add preservative to the container
Freeze the specimen immediately
Select all tests that require the patient to fast beforehand.
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Fasting Blood Glucose
Lipid Profile
Urinalysis
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
What is the primary purpose of a 12-lead ECG?
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Assess cardiac rhythm and detect abnormalities
Measure lung capacity
Evaluate kidney function
Screen for diabetes
Rate your confidence in interpreting basic urinalysis results.
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Match each diagnostic test with its primary use.
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Detects infection
Assesses cardiac function
Identifies bone fracture
Chest X-ray
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Electrocardiogram (ECG)
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Complete Blood Count (CBC)
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Name one laboratory test commonly used to assess kidney function.
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