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NSG550 Exam Questions and Answers: Diagnostic Tests and Procedures, Exams of Nursing

Chamberlain College of NursingNursing

A compilation of exam questions and answers related to diagnostic tests and procedures in the context of nsg550. It covers a range of topics including imaging techniques (x-ray, ct scan, mri, ultrasound), pulmonary function tests (pft), complete metabolic panel (cmp), liver and kidney function tests, and various other diagnostic assessments. The questions and answers offer insights into the indications, interpretations, and clinical applications of these tests, making it a valuable resource for students studying medical diagnostics and nursing.

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2025/2026

Available from 10/14/2025

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NSG550 Exam Questions and Answers
Tuberculin Skin TEST - postive result means
+ TST(Mantoux test) indicates pt immune system has been sensitized to Mycobacteium tuberculosis (TB
bacteria)
TST positive does not distinguish
between latent and active TB
CXray needed for TB why
determine latent or active TB
EX magnetic resonance imaging
soft tissue detail ligament/tendon (ACL tear)lumbar, cervial ankle
lung scan - nuclear study for ventilation/perfusion scan
assess lungs for emboli
radioactive matter(tracers) send gamma rays during scan ID CA tumors w/CT or MRI order by specialist
stress test nuclear study for
r/o CAD ex exercise or RX if pt unable to exercise
arterial US
r/o PAD
Venous Doppler Ultrasound
r/o DVT a check the circulation large veins in the legs .
shows any blockage in the veins by a blood clot or "thrombus" formation.
carotid ultrasound
โ€ข r/o stenosis
Uses soundwaves to examine and visualize structure and function of the carotid arteries
โ€ข Screens for blockage that may indicate increased risk of stroke and to evaluate placement of a stent or
the function of the artery after carotid endarterectomy
Abdominal rule AAA- abdominal aortic aneurysm screening US
find sm/med aneurysms early prevent fatal rupture
Abd Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
E: widened and weakened arterial wall at risk of rupture
cc: midline abd pain
Dx by: CT A/P with IV contrast dye
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Tuberculin Skin TEST - postive result means

  • TST(Mantoux test) indicates pt immune system has been sensitized to Mycobacteium tuberculosis (TB bacteria) TST positive does not distinguish between latent and active TB CXray needed for TB why determine latent or active TB EX magnetic resonance imaging soft tissue detail ligament/tendon (ACL tear)lumbar, cervial ankle lung scan - nuclear study for ventilation/perfusion scan assess lungs for emboli radioactive matter(tracers) send gamma rays during scan ID CA tumors w/CT or MRI order by specialist stress test nuclear study for r/o CAD ex exercise or RX if pt unable to exercise arterial US r/o PAD Venous Doppler Ultrasound r/o DVT a check the circulation large veins in the legs. shows any blockage in the veins by a blood clot or "thrombus" formation. carotid ultrasound
  • r/o stenosis Uses soundwaves to examine and visualize structure and function of the carotid arteries
  • Screens for blockage that may indicate increased risk of stroke and to evaluate placement of a stent or the function of the artery after carotid endarterectomy Abdominal rule AAA- abdominal aortic aneurysm screening US find sm/med aneurysms early prevent fatal rupture Abd Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) E: widened and weakened arterial wall at risk of rupture cc: midline abd pain Dx by: CT A/P with IV contrast dye

computed tomography (CT) (xray) is often used asssess abnl strx; tumors blood clots, inflammation IBS/diverticular disease barium swallow (xray is assess esophagus stomach non invasive dx GERD mammogram- xray is radiographic image of the breast Dexascan (DXA) (xray) is bone mineral density scan xray for specific body part is knee back etc r/o abnl/disease ex CXray r/o pneumonia dx lung CA what is in a complete metabolic panel (CMP) its a test that checks:

  • kidney function=bld urea nitrogen (BUN) creatinine
  • electrolytes= k cl ca na
  • acid/base = bicarbonate
  • liver function= ALP ALT AST albumin Total Protein Bilirubin Liver fxn tests ALP alkaline phospatase=tumor metastasis enzyme ALT alanine aminotransferase=elevation liver dysfxn enzyme AST aspartate aminotransferase = AST elevation b/c cell lyse in metabolic tisse(heart liver skeletal muscle) albumin (protein formed in liver) liver fxn Total proteina(albumin+globuin ) Bilirubin (adult hemolytic anemia infant jaundice) Kidney tests blood urea nitrogen =renal fxn & GFR (if nl liver fxn) r/t metabolic fxn liver excretory fxn kidney creatinine =impaired kidney fxn Xray dx cause lung disease eval abnl/diseases in chest vavity ex pneumonia effusions lung CA CT scan lung more adv depper into lung tissue ID lesions w/ w/o contrast

eval mucus from lung ID bacteria/fungi causing infection dx pneumonia/bronchitis +ID cause but - doesnt exclude infection angiography /arteriography is eval chest pain w/stress test id region coronary occlusion eval heart muscle & fxn acid-fast bacilli smear test performed on sputum to determine the presence of acid-fast bacilli, which cause tuberculosis cx monitor tx of TB effective ALT= alanine aminotransferase =elevation liver dysfxn enzyme AST= aspartate aminotransferase = AST elevation b/c cell lyse in metabolic tisse(heart liver skeletal muscle) liver fxn tests Bilirubin direct indirect conjugated /direct extrahepatic dysfxn (gallstones tumor block bile duct) unconjugate/indirect (physiologic jaudice) not enough conjugating enzymes) hepatitis Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test A blood test that measures the level of alpha-fetoprotein in the mothers' blood during pregnancy as an indicator of possible birth defects in a fetus Aldolase test ID skeletal muscle disease / hepatic celluar injury or destruction Pancreatic enzymes Digestive enzymes produced by the body to help digest fats, starches, and proteins. dx CF pancreatitis lipase amylase trypsin Amylase test

  • increased levels of amylase indicate acute pancreatitis or flare - ups of chronic pancreatitis or obstruction of pancreatic ducts.
  • Sample: Serum, SST
  • Lipemia may reduce amylase activity Ammonia test dx severe liver disease cirrhosis hepaitis Gastrin test level potent stimualtor of gastric acid- eval PUD dx Zollinger-Ellison syndrome G-Cell hyperplasia gliadin and glutenin antibodies

dx celiac disease the core proteins of the gluten part of wheat seeds Hepatitis virus studies tests for antibodies to various hepatitis viruses Lipase Dx acute pancreatitis fat digesting enzyme Prealbumin a thyroxin-binding protein measured to evaluate the nutrition status of critically ill patients who are at high risk for malnutrition - helps control how the body uses energy DNA stool sample test FTA fecal immune chemical screening detect s/colorectal CA & precancerous polyps in stool fecal fat test measures fecal fat for diagnosis of malabropstion or cystic fibrosis. Includes ingestion of 100 g fat/d for 3 days priori to sample collection and 3 days of collection Gallstones crown chronic pancreatitis celiac biliary tumor/stricture stool cancer screening Cologuard detect early colorectal CA stool culture test to identify microorganisms or parasites present in feces that are causing a gastrointestinal infection Stool for Leukocytes to identify intestinal infections, diarrheal disease, IBD IBS GI CA Ultrasound of the abdomen is the definitive diagnosis for intussusception x-ray, barium enema Contrast visualize Lg intestine(colon) Dx ulcerative colitis Chrohn colon CA barium swallow radiographic examination of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine after oral administration of barium sulfate dx CA hiatal hernia strx prob