1. What is the primary purpose of diagnostic testing in nursing?
a) To provide immediate treatment
b) To confirm or rule out a diagnosis
c) To document patient history
d) To assess the effectiveness of patient education
Answer: b) To confirm or rule out a diagnosis
2. Which of the following is a common diagnostic test used to evaluate cardiac function?
a) Complete Blood Count (CBC)
b) Electrocardiogram (ECG)
c) Chest X-ray
d) Urinalysis
Answer: b) Electrocardiogram (ECG)
3. What does a high white blood cell count typically indicate?
a) Anemia
b) Infection or inflammation
c) Liver dysfunction
d) Dehydration
Answer: b) Infection or inflammation
4. What is the primary diagnostic purpose of a chest X-ray?
a) To assess bone density
b) To evaluate lung and heart structure
c) To measure blood glucose levels
d) To identify vitamin deficiencies
Answer: b) To evaluate lung and heart structure
5. Which diagnostic test is used to measure blood glucose levels over a period of time?
a) Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS)
b) Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
c) Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)
d) Random Blood Glucose Test
Answer: b) Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
6. What is the primary indication for performing a lumbar puncture?
a) To assess kidney function
b) To obtain cerebrospinal fluid for analysis
c) To measure bone mineral density
d) To evaluate cardiac stress
Answer: b) To obtain cerebrospinal fluid for analysis
7. Which diagnostic test is used to assess liver function?
a) Lipid panel
b) Liver function tests (LFTs)
c) Renal panel
d) Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Answer: b) Liver function tests (LFTs)
8. What does a positive result on a mammogram typically indicate?
a) Heart disease
b) Bone fracture
c) Potential breast cancer
d) Lung infection
Answer: c) Potential breast cancer
9. For which condition is an MRI most commonly used?
a) Thyroid disorders
b) Bone fractures
c) Soft tissue injuries and neurological conditions
d) Blood clots
Answer: c) Soft tissue injuries and neurological conditions
10. What is the main purpose of a colonoscopy?
a) To evaluate heart function
b) To examine the large intestine for abnormalities
c) To measure blood oxygen levels
d) To assess kidney function
Answer: b) To examine the large intestine for abnormalities
11. Which test is used to assess kidney function and includes measurements of creatinine and urea?
a) Electrolyte panel
b) Liver function tests
c) Renal panel
d) Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Answer: c) Renal panel
12. What is the purpose of a complete blood count (CBC)?
a) To assess blood cell counts and diagnose anemia or infections
b) To evaluate liver enzymes
c) To measure blood glucose levels
d) To check electrolyte balance
Answer: a) To assess blood cell counts and diagnose anemia or infections
13. What does a high level of troponin in the blood indicate?
a) Liver disease
b) Acute myocardial infarction (heart attack)
c) Chronic kidney disease
d) Diabetes
Answer: b) Acute myocardial infarction (heart attack)
14. What type of diagnostic test is a PET scan?
a) Functional imaging
b) Structural imaging
c) Biochemical analysis
d) Genetic testing
Answer: a) Functional imaging
15. What is the main use of an abdominal ultrasound?
a) To assess cardiac function
b) To examine the internal organs of the abdomen
c) To evaluate bone density
d) To measure blood pressure
Answer: b) To examine the internal organs of the abdomen
16. Which test is used to detect the presence of a bacterial infection in the blood?
a) Culture and sensitivity
b) Complete Blood Count (CBC)
c) Urinalysis
d) Basic metabolic panel
Answer: a) Culture and sensitivity
17. What does a low platelet count usually signify?
a) Anemia
b) Risk of bleeding or clotting disorders
c) Kidney disease
d) High blood sugar
Answer: b) Risk of bleeding or clotting disorders
18. What is a primary indication for performing an echocardiogram?
a) To assess lung function
b) To evaluate the structure and function of the heart
c) To measure bone density
d) To check blood glucose levels
Answer: b) To evaluate the structure and function of the heart
19. Which test is commonly used to evaluate thyroid function?
a) Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) test
b) B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) test
c) C-reactive Protein (CRP) test
d) Prothrombin Time (PT) test
Answer: a) Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) test
20. What does a high level of bilirubin in the blood suggest?
a) Liver disease or hemolysis
b) Kidney failure
c) Heart disease
d) Diabetes
Answer: a) Liver disease or hemolysis
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