ATI Med-Surg Proctored Exam 2023 (Complete
Version) Latest Updated Solution A
Endoscopy (EGD) positioning - 100 correct answer as-left side lying
Before an Endoscopy (EGD): - 100 correct answer as--NPO 6-8 hr
-remove dentures
Gastroenteritis care plan: - 100 correct answer as--restrict dairy,
caffeine, milk
-eat foods high in potassium
-increase fluid intake
-contact precautions
In what order do you open the sterile package? - 100 correct
answer as-flap furthest from body, side flaps, then closest
A nurse has removed a sterile pack from its outside cover and place it
on a clean work surface in preparation for an invasive procedure.
Which of the following flaps should the nurse unfold first:
A. closest to body
B. right side
C. left side
,D. farthest from body - 100 correct answer as-D
A nurse is wearing sterile gloves in prep for performing a sterile
procedure. Which of the following objects can the nurse touch without
breaking sterile technique (Select all that apply)
A. bottle containing sterile solution
B. edge of sterile drape at the base of the field
C. inner wrapping of an item on the sterile field
D. irrigation syringe on the sterile field
E. one gloved hand with the other gloved hand - 100 correct answer
as-C, D, E
A nurse has prepared a sterile field for assisting a provider with a chest
tube insertion. Which of the following events should the nurse
recognize as contaminating the field (Select all that apply)
A. provider drops a sterile instrument onto the near side of the sterile
field
B. nurse moistens a cotton ball with sterile normal saline and places it
on sterile field
C. procedure is delayed 1hr because the provider receives an
emergency call
D. nurse turns to speak to someone who enters through the door
behind the nurse
,E. clients hand brushes against the outer edge of the sterile field - 100
correct answer as-B, C, D
TB is suspected, what precautionary actions to do? - 100 correct
answer as--negative airflow room, airborne precautions
-nurses wear N95 mask, client wears if going out of the room
-admin heat & humidified O2 therapy as prescribed
TB interventions: - 100 correct answer as--family members should
be screened
-4 meds taken for 6-12 months
-not contagious when they have 3 negative sputum cultures
What to watch for when on Isoniazid: - 100 correct answer as-
numb/tingling in the hands & feet
What to watch for when on Rifampin: - 100 correct answer as--
orange secretions normal
-watch for jaundice
-interferes with birth control
What to watch for when on Ethambutol: - 100 correct answer as-
vision changes
, Client teaching for genital herpes: - 100 correct answer as--can be
transmitted with or w/out blisters
-sexual partners should be informed & screened
-no cure, just meds to help w/symptoms
-abstain from intercourse until lesions are completely healed
-gently clean areas w/mild soap & water
Caring for a client following a stroke of the right side with left-sided
hemipalegia: - 100 correct answer as--thicken liquids/foods
-high fowlers
-speech therapist for helping w/eating & speech
-monitor gag reflex/swallowing abilities
-have suction equipment available
-occupational therapy
-support left arm with pillows, slings, etc
High sodium foods clients with HF & Pulmonary edema should avoid: -
100 correct answer as--cheese
-soups
-bread
-cold cuts/cured meats
-pizza
-eggs & omelets
Version) Latest Updated Solution A
Endoscopy (EGD) positioning - 100 correct answer as-left side lying
Before an Endoscopy (EGD): - 100 correct answer as--NPO 6-8 hr
-remove dentures
Gastroenteritis care plan: - 100 correct answer as--restrict dairy,
caffeine, milk
-eat foods high in potassium
-increase fluid intake
-contact precautions
In what order do you open the sterile package? - 100 correct
answer as-flap furthest from body, side flaps, then closest
A nurse has removed a sterile pack from its outside cover and place it
on a clean work surface in preparation for an invasive procedure.
Which of the following flaps should the nurse unfold first:
A. closest to body
B. right side
C. left side
,D. farthest from body - 100 correct answer as-D
A nurse is wearing sterile gloves in prep for performing a sterile
procedure. Which of the following objects can the nurse touch without
breaking sterile technique (Select all that apply)
A. bottle containing sterile solution
B. edge of sterile drape at the base of the field
C. inner wrapping of an item on the sterile field
D. irrigation syringe on the sterile field
E. one gloved hand with the other gloved hand - 100 correct answer
as-C, D, E
A nurse has prepared a sterile field for assisting a provider with a chest
tube insertion. Which of the following events should the nurse
recognize as contaminating the field (Select all that apply)
A. provider drops a sterile instrument onto the near side of the sterile
field
B. nurse moistens a cotton ball with sterile normal saline and places it
on sterile field
C. procedure is delayed 1hr because the provider receives an
emergency call
D. nurse turns to speak to someone who enters through the door
behind the nurse
,E. clients hand brushes against the outer edge of the sterile field - 100
correct answer as-B, C, D
TB is suspected, what precautionary actions to do? - 100 correct
answer as--negative airflow room, airborne precautions
-nurses wear N95 mask, client wears if going out of the room
-admin heat & humidified O2 therapy as prescribed
TB interventions: - 100 correct answer as--family members should
be screened
-4 meds taken for 6-12 months
-not contagious when they have 3 negative sputum cultures
What to watch for when on Isoniazid: - 100 correct answer as-
numb/tingling in the hands & feet
What to watch for when on Rifampin: - 100 correct answer as--
orange secretions normal
-watch for jaundice
-interferes with birth control
What to watch for when on Ethambutol: - 100 correct answer as-
vision changes
, Client teaching for genital herpes: - 100 correct answer as--can be
transmitted with or w/out blisters
-sexual partners should be informed & screened
-no cure, just meds to help w/symptoms
-abstain from intercourse until lesions are completely healed
-gently clean areas w/mild soap & water
Caring for a client following a stroke of the right side with left-sided
hemipalegia: - 100 correct answer as--thicken liquids/foods
-high fowlers
-speech therapist for helping w/eating & speech
-monitor gag reflex/swallowing abilities
-have suction equipment available
-occupational therapy
-support left arm with pillows, slings, etc
High sodium foods clients with HF & Pulmonary edema should avoid: -
100 correct answer as--cheese
-soups
-bread
-cold cuts/cured meats
-pizza
-eggs & omelets
