ATI Med Surg III 2026 Exam
Questions and Correct
Answers | New Update
Expected ABG's with CKD - ANSWER ✔✔Metabolic Acidosis
pH low 7.35-7.45
CO2 high or normal 35-45
Bicarb low 22-28
What are the S/S of fluid overload? - ANSWER ✔✔Edema, crackles,
JVD, Hypertension, Bounding pulses, Tachycardia, Ascites
*Priority pt. see first→ hear crackles, dyspnea
,What are some pre-op considerations for Hemophilia A? - ANSWER
✔✔Replacement Factor VIII pre-op bleeding precautions
75% of bleeding occurs in joints (knees, elbows, ankles, shoulders,
wrists, hips)
What is the definition of illness? - ANSWER ✔✔Not in
homeostasis/baseline for pt.
ATI: Illness is the impairment of a client's physical, social, emotional,
spiritual, developmental, or intellectual functioning.
Illness encompasses the effects of a disease on a client. However,
illness and disease are not synonymous.
Post-Op joint replacement teaching - ANSWER ✔✔ROM, 5 P's, Early
ambulation
DVT (swelling, redness, pain in calf)
PE (SOB, chest pain)
Bleeding precautions (if on anticoags)
, Infection (redness, MRSA in body likely to get in joints) -preop gel in
nose due to MRSA colonizing in nose (muproprion)
How can we prevent discomfort during enema administration? -
ANSWER ✔✔Hang Lower to go Slower
Hang higher faster & get cramps
What are S/S of Addison's disease? - ANSWER ✔✔Weight loss, N/V
Craving for salt
Hyperpigmentation of the skin
Abdominal pain
Constipation or diarrhea
Dizziness with orthostatic hypotension
Hypotension
Hyponatremia ↓ 135 - 145
Hyperkalemia 3.5 - ↑ 5
Hypoglycemia ↓ 70 - 110
Hypercalcemia 9 - ↑ 10.5
* not enough aldosterone & cortisol
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Questions and Correct
Answers | New Update
Expected ABG's with CKD - ANSWER ✔✔Metabolic Acidosis
pH low 7.35-7.45
CO2 high or normal 35-45
Bicarb low 22-28
What are the S/S of fluid overload? - ANSWER ✔✔Edema, crackles,
JVD, Hypertension, Bounding pulses, Tachycardia, Ascites
*Priority pt. see first→ hear crackles, dyspnea
,What are some pre-op considerations for Hemophilia A? - ANSWER
✔✔Replacement Factor VIII pre-op bleeding precautions
75% of bleeding occurs in joints (knees, elbows, ankles, shoulders,
wrists, hips)
What is the definition of illness? - ANSWER ✔✔Not in
homeostasis/baseline for pt.
ATI: Illness is the impairment of a client's physical, social, emotional,
spiritual, developmental, or intellectual functioning.
Illness encompasses the effects of a disease on a client. However,
illness and disease are not synonymous.
Post-Op joint replacement teaching - ANSWER ✔✔ROM, 5 P's, Early
ambulation
DVT (swelling, redness, pain in calf)
PE (SOB, chest pain)
Bleeding precautions (if on anticoags)
, Infection (redness, MRSA in body likely to get in joints) -preop gel in
nose due to MRSA colonizing in nose (muproprion)
How can we prevent discomfort during enema administration? -
ANSWER ✔✔Hang Lower to go Slower
Hang higher faster & get cramps
What are S/S of Addison's disease? - ANSWER ✔✔Weight loss, N/V
Craving for salt
Hyperpigmentation of the skin
Abdominal pain
Constipation or diarrhea
Dizziness with orthostatic hypotension
Hypotension
Hyponatremia ↓ 135 - 145
Hyperkalemia 3.5 - ↑ 5
Hypoglycemia ↓ 70 - 110
Hypercalcemia 9 - ↑ 10.5
* not enough aldosterone & cortisol
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