ATI Assessment A med surge Surgical
Proctored EXAM WITH NGN Questions
AND Answers 2023/2024 | ATI MED-
SURG PROCTORED EXAM
A nurse iin a surgical suite notes documentation
on a clients medical record that he has a latex
allergy. In preparation for the clients procedure
which of the following precautions should the
nurse take?
A. Ensure sterilization of non disposable items
with ethylene oxide
B. Wrap monitoring cords with stockinette and
tape them in place
C. Cleanse latex ports on IV tubing with
chlorhexidine before injecting medications
D. Wear hypoallergenic latex gloves that contain
powder - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔>>B. Wrap monitoring
cords with stockinette and tape them in place
, Rationale: Many monitoring devices and cords
contain latex. The nurse should prevent any
contact of these cords and devices with the
clients skin by covering them with a non latex
barrier material, such as stockinette, and using
non latex tape to secure them
A nurse is planning to insert a peripheral IV
catheter for an older adult client. Which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take?
A. Insert the catheter at a 45 degree angle
B. Place the clients arm in a dependent position
C. Shave excess hair from the insertion site
D. Initiate IV therapy in the veins of the hand -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔>>B. Place the clients arm in a
dependent position
Rationale: The nurse should place the clients
arm in a dependent position because the veins
will dilate due to gravity and make them easier
to find and insert the IV.
A nurse is preparing to administer an injection
of an opioid medication to a client. The nurse
draws out 1 mL of the medication fro a 2 mL vial.
Proctored EXAM WITH NGN Questions
AND Answers 2023/2024 | ATI MED-
SURG PROCTORED EXAM
A nurse iin a surgical suite notes documentation
on a clients medical record that he has a latex
allergy. In preparation for the clients procedure
which of the following precautions should the
nurse take?
A. Ensure sterilization of non disposable items
with ethylene oxide
B. Wrap monitoring cords with stockinette and
tape them in place
C. Cleanse latex ports on IV tubing with
chlorhexidine before injecting medications
D. Wear hypoallergenic latex gloves that contain
powder - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔>>B. Wrap monitoring
cords with stockinette and tape them in place
, Rationale: Many monitoring devices and cords
contain latex. The nurse should prevent any
contact of these cords and devices with the
clients skin by covering them with a non latex
barrier material, such as stockinette, and using
non latex tape to secure them
A nurse is planning to insert a peripheral IV
catheter for an older adult client. Which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take?
A. Insert the catheter at a 45 degree angle
B. Place the clients arm in a dependent position
C. Shave excess hair from the insertion site
D. Initiate IV therapy in the veins of the hand -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔>>B. Place the clients arm in a
dependent position
Rationale: The nurse should place the clients
arm in a dependent position because the veins
will dilate due to gravity and make them easier
to find and insert the IV.
A nurse is preparing to administer an injection
of an opioid medication to a client. The nurse
draws out 1 mL of the medication fro a 2 mL vial.
