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concept of nursing 1
specimen collection Lesson 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many seconds after placing gastric contents on the pH paper should the results be read? | 30 seconds |
| The nurse is verifying placement of a nasogastric tube. Which gastric pH result would indicate the tube is properly positioned? | -2.0 -3.0 |
| The nurse is collecting supplies to perform a Gastroccult test. The nurse sees both Gastroccult and Hemoccult test slides. Which of the following indicates correct understanding by the nurse of the differences between Gastroccult and Hemoccult testing? | -Hemoccult testing tests only for occult blood. -Gastroccult testing tests pH and occult blood. |
| The nurse is reviewing the patient’s medical record to determine if there are any factors present that can cause a false-positive result for occult blood testing. The nurse would be correct to identify which of the following? | -Red meats, poultry, fish -Iron supplement. -Spinach, collard greens |
| Which of the following could alter gastric pH test results? | Prescribed omeprazole (Prilosec) |
| Which step would be performed first in the sequence for obtaining a Gastroccult test from an NG tube? | Disconnect nasogastric tube from suction. Aspirate 5 to 10 mL with a catheter tip syringe. |
| The patient has been taking an over-the-counter acid reducer. What finding would be expected in the patient’s gastric pH results? | the pH would increase |
| A patient just vomited and the nurse is going to test the emesis for occult blood. Which of the following may increase the likelihood of a positive Gastroccult test result? | -takes an iron preparation. -ten year history of steroid use. - is on a long-term nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug regimen. |
| The nurse aspirates gastric contents and observes a “coffee ground appearance.” What priority action should the nurse take? | Report the finding to the health care provider. |
| The nurse informs the patient the result of an occult blood test on gastric contents was negative. The patient asks what this means. The nurse’s best response is: | “There was only a very small amount or no blood in the gastric secretions.” |
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