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OMSB_OEN Exam - Topic 3 Question 34 Discussion

Actual exam question for OMSB's OMSB_OEN exam
Question #: 34
Topic #: 3
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48-year-old male has an appointment at the primary health care setting for the screening program. The nurse recognizes that this patient had breakfast.

Which of the following is the BEST nurse's response?

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Suggested Answer: D

Screening Programs and Fasting Requirements:

Certain screening tests, like fasting blood glucose or lipid profiles, require fasting for accurate results.

Nurse's Response:

Not Eligible: Incorrect as the patient can still participate in parts of the screening.

Come Tomorrow: Not the most efficient use of the patient's time.

No Worries: Incorrect as fasting is important for some tests.

Take History Now, Blood Test Later: The best response as it makes efficient use of the current visit for history taking and schedules the blood test for another time when fasting can be ensured.


American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines

by Moira at Nov 25, 2025, 07:23 AM

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Jamey
9 hours ago
"USPSTF guidelines suggest flexibility in screening."
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Nu
6 days ago
"Wait, can you really do the history without fasting?"
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Marcos
11 days ago
Wait, there's an option for the guidelines? I thought this was a multiple-choice question.
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Georgeanna
16 days ago
I hope they don't serve breakfast at the clinic tomorrow.
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Della
21 days ago
D) "It is better we take the history now and come later for the blood test"
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Lashawn
26 days ago
C) "No worries, let's take your history, and the appropriate assessment"
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Abel
1 month ago
I feel like option D could be a good compromise, but I’m not entirely sure if it aligns with the guidelines we studied.
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Mila
1 month ago
I practiced a similar question where the focus was on patient eligibility for screenings, and I think the nurse's response should prioritize patient care.
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Antonio
1 month ago
I think option C sounds reasonable since it allows for taking the history first, but I wonder if that might delay necessary tests.
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Paola
2 months ago
The key here is understanding the USPSTF guidelines. If fasting is required for this particular screening, then option B might be the right call. But if not, then option C is probably the best approach to provide the patient with the necessary care.
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Freeman
2 months ago
Option B seems a bit harsh - sending the patient home and telling them to come back tomorrow just because they had breakfast doesn't seem very patient-centered. I'd go with option C and try to accommodate the patient's needs.
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Brittni
2 months ago
I think option C is the best response. The nurse should still take the patient's history and do the appropriate assessment, even if the patient isn't fasting. As long as the guidelines don't require fasting, there's no need to send the patient home.
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Percy
2 months ago
I remember discussing the importance of fasting for certain screenings, but I'm not sure if all screenings require it.
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Eleni
2 months ago
"I think D makes more sense. Why not do both?"
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Marisha
2 months ago
"C is the best option, right? No need to send him home."
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Val
3 months ago
I'm a bit confused - the question says the nurse recognizes the patient had breakfast, but it's not clear if that means the patient is ineligible or if the nurse can still proceed. I'd want to double-check the guidelines.
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Marquetta
3 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'd want to review the USPSTF guidelines to see if there are any specific requirements around fasting for this screening program.
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Reyes
3 months ago
Better safe than sorry! Always good to know the rules.
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Kimberlie
3 months ago
Agreed! Taking history first is a good approach.
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