ATI MISC MED SURG
PROCTORED EXAM
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
& ANSWER 2022
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, 1. The nurse is providing a complete bed bath to a patient using a commercial
bath cleansing pack (bag bath). What should the nurse do?
a. Rinse thoroughly.
b. Allow the skin to air-dry.
c. Do not use a bath towel.
d. Dry the skin with a towel.
ANS: B
The nurse should allow the skin to air-dry for 30 seconds. Drying the skin with
a towel removes the emollient that is left behind after the water/cleanser
solution evaporates. It is permissible to lightly cover the patient with a bath
blanket or towel to prevent chilling. Do not rinse when using a bag bath.
2. A nurse is providing perineal care to a female patient. Which washing
technique will the nurse use?
a. Back to front
b. In a circular motion
c. From pubic area to rectum
d. Upward from rectum to pubic area
ANS: C
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PROCTORED EXAM
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
& ANSWER 2022
1
, 1. The nurse is providing a complete bed bath to a patient using a commercial
bath cleansing pack (bag bath). What should the nurse do?
a. Rinse thoroughly.
b. Allow the skin to air-dry.
c. Do not use a bath towel.
d. Dry the skin with a towel.
ANS: B
The nurse should allow the skin to air-dry for 30 seconds. Drying the skin with
a towel removes the emollient that is left behind after the water/cleanser
solution evaporates. It is permissible to lightly cover the patient with a bath
blanket or towel to prevent chilling. Do not rinse when using a bag bath.
2. A nurse is providing perineal care to a female patient. Which washing
technique will the nurse use?
a. Back to front
b. In a circular motion
c. From pubic area to rectum
d. Upward from rectum to pubic area
ANS: C
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