Latest 2024/2025 ATI RN Medical-Surgical Proctored Exam
Questions With Correct/Verified Answers Graded A+
1. Endoscopy (EGD) positioning left side lying
2. Before an Endoscopy (EGD): -NPO 6-8 hr
-remove dentures
3. Gastroenteritis care plan: -restrict dairy, caffeine, milk
-eat foods high in potassium
-increase fluid intake
-contact precautions
4. In what order do you open the sterile flap furthest from body, side flaps,
package? then closest
5. A nurse has removed a sterile pack D
from its outside cover and place it on a
clean work surface in preparation for an
invasive procedure. Which of the follow-
ing flaps should the nurse unfold first:
A. closest to body
B. right side
C. left side
D. farthest from body
6. A nurse is wearing sterile gloves in C, D, E
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 ster-
ile field
D. irrigation syringe on the sterile field
E. one gloved hand with the other
gloved hand
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7. A nurse has prepared a sterile field for B, C, D
assisting a provider with a chest tube
insertion. Which of the following events
should the nurse recognize as contam-
inating 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 out-
er edge of the sterile field
8. TB is suspected, what precautionary -negative airflow room, airborne
actions to do? precautions
-nurses wear N95 mask, client
wears if going out of the room
-admin heat & humidified O2
therapy as prescribed
9. TB interventions: -family members should be
screened
-4 meds taken for 6-12 months
-not contagious when they have 3
negative sputum cultures
10. What to watch for when on Isoniazid: numb/tingling in the hands & feet
11. What to watch for when on Rifampin: -orange secretions normal
-watch for jaundice
-interferes with birth control
12. What to watch for when on Ethambutol: vision changes
, ATI RN Medical-Surgical Proctored
13. Client teaching for genital herpes: -can be transmitted with or w/out
blisters
-sexual partners should be in-
formed & screened
-no cure, just meds to help
w/symptoms
-abstain from intercourse until le-
sions are completely healed
-gently clean areas w/mild soap
& water
14. Caring for a client following a stroke of -thicken liquids/foods
the right side with left-sided hemipale- -high fowlers
gia: -speech therapist for helping
w/eating & speech
-monitor gag reflex/swallowing
abilities
-have suction equipment avail-
able
-occupational therapy
-support left arm with pillows,
slings, etc
15. High sodium foods clients with HF & -cheese
Pulmonary edema should avoid: -soups
-bread
-cold cuts/cured meats
-pizza
-eggs & omelets
-hot dogs
-baked ham
16. Which non-opioid drug decreases the ibuprofen
effect of aspirin?
17. Ketorolac should not be used concur- other NSAIDS
rently with...
18. Glucocorticoids increase the risk of non-opioid analgesics
gastric bleeding when taken with...
Questions With Correct/Verified Answers Graded A+
1. Endoscopy (EGD) positioning left side lying
2. Before an Endoscopy (EGD): -NPO 6-8 hr
-remove dentures
3. Gastroenteritis care plan: -restrict dairy, caffeine, milk
-eat foods high in potassium
-increase fluid intake
-contact precautions
4. In what order do you open the sterile flap furthest from body, side flaps,
package? then closest
5. A nurse has removed a sterile pack D
from its outside cover and place it on a
clean work surface in preparation for an
invasive procedure. Which of the follow-
ing flaps should the nurse unfold first:
A. closest to body
B. right side
C. left side
D. farthest from body
6. A nurse is wearing sterile gloves in C, D, E
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 ster-
ile field
D. irrigation syringe on the sterile field
E. one gloved hand with the other
gloved hand
, ATI RN Medical-Surgical Proctored
7. A nurse has prepared a sterile field for B, C, D
assisting a provider with a chest tube
insertion. Which of the following events
should the nurse recognize as contam-
inating 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 out-
er edge of the sterile field
8. TB is suspected, what precautionary -negative airflow room, airborne
actions to do? precautions
-nurses wear N95 mask, client
wears if going out of the room
-admin heat & humidified O2
therapy as prescribed
9. TB interventions: -family members should be
screened
-4 meds taken for 6-12 months
-not contagious when they have 3
negative sputum cultures
10. What to watch for when on Isoniazid: numb/tingling in the hands & feet
11. What to watch for when on Rifampin: -orange secretions normal
-watch for jaundice
-interferes with birth control
12. What to watch for when on Ethambutol: vision changes
, ATI RN Medical-Surgical Proctored
13. Client teaching for genital herpes: -can be transmitted with or w/out
blisters
-sexual partners should be in-
formed & screened
-no cure, just meds to help
w/symptoms
-abstain from intercourse until le-
sions are completely healed
-gently clean areas w/mild soap
& water
14. Caring for a client following a stroke of -thicken liquids/foods
the right side with left-sided hemipale- -high fowlers
gia: -speech therapist for helping
w/eating & speech
-monitor gag reflex/swallowing
abilities
-have suction equipment avail-
able
-occupational therapy
-support left arm with pillows,
slings, etc
15. High sodium foods clients with HF & -cheese
Pulmonary edema should avoid: -soups
-bread
-cold cuts/cured meats
-pizza
-eggs & omelets
-hot dogs
-baked ham
16. Which non-opioid drug decreases the ibuprofen
effect of aspirin?
17. Ketorolac should not be used concur- other NSAIDS
rently with...
18. Glucocorticoids increase the risk of non-opioid analgesics
gastric bleeding when taken with...
