A client is scheduled for a cerebral angiogram where radiopaque ...

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A client is scheduled for a cerebral angiogram where radiopaque dye will be utilized. What nursing intervention is essential before the client goes for the test?
 
  A) Ask the client if he or she is allergic to shellfish or iodine.
  B) Ensure that the client has had breakfast before the procedure.
  C) Ensure that the client does not void before the test.
  D) Have the client on bed rest at least 2 hours before the test is performed.

Question 2

To become licensed as an RN, LPN, or LVN, a nursing graduate is required to pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). Which of the following accurately describes this test?
 
  A) It is a pen and pencil test.
  B) In most states, a specific score is given.
  C) It can be taken only one time per year.
  D) It is based on a job analysis of tasks.

[Chou]

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Before performing any test using radiopaque dye, the nurse should ask clients if they are allergic to shellfish or iodine, because this dye could cause a severe anaphylactic reaction. Usually, the client does not eat breakfast before the procedure, because he or she may receive a sedative 30 minutes to 1 hour before the test is scheduled. The client should be asked to void just before the test if the groin area is the site for insertion. The client need not be on bed rest at least 2 hours before the test is performed.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
The NCLEX test is based on a job analysis of tasks that most nurses perform in the course of their employment. It is a computer adaptive test, rather than a paper-and-pencil test. In most states, a specific score is not given; the graduate is simply notified that they have passed or not passed. If a nurse does not pass the test, the nurse can repeat the examination during any time frame.