ATI RN Med-Surg Practice Questions 2026 | Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing Study Guide

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ATI RN Medical-Surgical Proctored 2026(NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS)- GUARANTEED PASS A+ UPDATED 2026




Endoscopy (EGD) positioning - CORRECT ANSWER left side lying


QUESTION : Before an Endoscopy (EGD): - CORRECT ANSWER -NPO 6-
8 hr
-remove dentures


QUESTION : Gastroenteritis care plan: - CORRECT ANSWER -restrict
dairy, caffeine, milk
-eat foods high in potassium
-increase fluid intake
-contact precautions


QUESTION : In what order do you open the sterile package? - CORRECT
ANSWER flap furthest from body, side flaps, then closest


QUESTION : 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:




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A. closest to body
B. right side
C. left side

D. farthest from body - CORRECT ANSWER D


QUESTION : 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 : 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



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E. clients hand brushes against the outer edge of the sterile field - CORRECT
ANSWER B, C, D


QUESTION : 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


QUESTION : 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 : What to watch for when on Isoniazid: - CORRECT ANSWER
numb/tingling in the hands & feet


QUESTION : What to watch for when on Rifampin: - CORRECT ANSWER
-orange secretions normal
-watch for jaundice
-interferes with birth control


QUESTION : What to watch for when on Ethambutol: - CORRECT
ANSWER vision changes




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QUESTION : 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 : 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


QUESTION : 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


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