ATI RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL PROCTORED EXAM 270+ (Latest Edition) 100% Verified Q&A + Answer Key Solutions

ATI RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL
PROCTORED EXAM
(Latest 2025-2026 Edition) 100% Verified Q&A + Answer
270+
Key Solutions


VERIFIED ANSWERS


Question 1
Endoscopy (EGD) positioning
Correct Answer
left side lying


Question 2
Before an Endoscopy (EGD):
Correct Answer
-NPO 6-8 hr
-remove dentures


Question 3
Gastroenteritis care plan:
Correct Answer
-restrict dairy, caffeine, milk
-eat foods high in potassium
-increase fluid intake
-contact precautions


Question 4
In what order do you open the sterile package?
Correct Answer
flap furthest from body, side flaps, then closest




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,Question 5
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
Correct Answer
D


Question 6
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

Correct Answer
C, D, E


Question 7
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
Correct Answer
B, C, D


Question 8
TB is suspected, what precautionary actions to do?
Correct Answer
-negative airflow room, airborne precautions
-nurses wear N95 mask, client wears if going out of the room
-admin heat & humidified O2 therapy as prescribed




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,Question 9
TB interventions:
Correct Answer
-family members should be screened
-4 meds taken for 6-12 months
-not contagious when they have 3 negative sputum cultures


Question 10
What to watch for when on Isoniazid:
Correct Answer
numb/tingling in the hands & feet


Question 11
What to watch for when on Rifampin:
Correct Answer
-orange secretions normal
-watch for jaundice
-interferes with birth control


Question 12
What to watch for when on Ethambutol:
Correct Answer
vision changes


Question 13
Client teaching for genital herpes:
Correct Answer
-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


Question 14
Caring for a client following a stroke of the right side with left-sided hemipalegia:
Correct Answer
-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



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, Question 15
High sodium foods clients with HF & Pulmonary edema should avoid:
Correct Answer
-cheese
-soups
-bread
-cold cuts/cured meats
-pizza
-eggs & omelets
-hot dogs
-baked ham


Question 16
Which non-opioid drug decreases the effect of aspirin?

Correct Answer
ibuprofen


Question 17
Ketorolac should not be used concurrently with...
Correct Answer
other NSAIDS


Question 18
Glucocorticoids increase the risk of gastric bleeding when taken with...
Correct Answer
non-opioid analgesics


Question 19
To access an implanted port, you must use a...
Correct Answer
noncoring (Huber) needle


Question 20
When done accessing an implanted port...
Correct Answer
flush with 10 mL 0.9% sodium chloride




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