Med Surg Comprehensive ATI
2026 Exam Questions and
Answers | Already Graded A+
Normal pH range - ANSWER ✔✔7.35-7.45
Normal CO2 range - ANSWER ✔✔35-45
Normal HCO3 range - ANSWER ✔✔22-28 (ATI book says 21-28?)
levels with respiratory alkalosis - ANSWER ✔✔pH above 7.45 and
CO2 below 35
levels with respiratory acidosis - ANSWER ✔✔pH below 7.35 and
CO2 above 45
,levels with metabolic alkalosis - ANSWER ✔✔pH above 7.45 and
HCO3 above 28
levels with metabolic acidosis - ANSWER ✔✔pH below 7.35 and
HCO3 below 22 (21?)
ABG's with CKD - ANSWER ✔✔metabolic acidosis d/t buildup of acid
that kidneys cannot flush out
vitals with fluid overload - ANSWER ✔✔tachycardia, bounding
pulses, hypertension, tachypnea, increased central venous pressure
neuro s/s with fluid overload - ANSWER ✔✔weakness d/t increased
workload for the body, headache, altered LOC
respiratory s/s with fluid overload - ANSWER ✔✔crackles, cough,
increased RR, dyspnea d/t excess fluids in the body and lungs
GI s/s with fluid overload - ANSWER ✔✔ascites
various s/s with fluid overload - ANSWER ✔✔peripheral edema,
weight gain, distended neck veins, increased urine output
labs with fluid overload - ANSWER ✔✔decreased hct and hgb,
decreased serum and urine osmolality, decreased urine sodium and
specific gravity, decreased BUN and plasma dilution
, hemophilia A - ANSWER ✔✔bleeding disorder that is caused by lack
of blood clotting factor VIII
preop labs to check with hemophilia A - ANSWER ✔✔PT, INR, aPTT,
platelet count
preop considerations for hemophilia A - ANSWER ✔✔prophylactic
use of factor VIII is used as a preventative measure before traumatic
procedures to prevent bleeding
illness - ANSWER ✔✔interruption, cessation, or disorder of body
functions, systems, or organs
how can we prevent discomfort during enema administration? -
ANSWER ✔✔if they are feeling pain during administration lower the
bag/ pause the infusion until cramping subsides
assessment post joint replacement - ANSWER ✔✔watch out for
blood clots- heat, redness, pain, and swelling. prophylactic heparin
before/ after surgery, SCD's, assess pulses distal to surgical site
how long should NSAIDS be discontinued before surgery? -
ANSWER ✔✔1 week before
what type of mattress should older adults be placed on post THA? -
ANSWER ✔✔foam pressure relieving mattress
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2026 Exam Questions and
Answers | Already Graded A+
Normal pH range - ANSWER ✔✔7.35-7.45
Normal CO2 range - ANSWER ✔✔35-45
Normal HCO3 range - ANSWER ✔✔22-28 (ATI book says 21-28?)
levels with respiratory alkalosis - ANSWER ✔✔pH above 7.45 and
CO2 below 35
levels with respiratory acidosis - ANSWER ✔✔pH below 7.35 and
CO2 above 45
,levels with metabolic alkalosis - ANSWER ✔✔pH above 7.45 and
HCO3 above 28
levels with metabolic acidosis - ANSWER ✔✔pH below 7.35 and
HCO3 below 22 (21?)
ABG's with CKD - ANSWER ✔✔metabolic acidosis d/t buildup of acid
that kidneys cannot flush out
vitals with fluid overload - ANSWER ✔✔tachycardia, bounding
pulses, hypertension, tachypnea, increased central venous pressure
neuro s/s with fluid overload - ANSWER ✔✔weakness d/t increased
workload for the body, headache, altered LOC
respiratory s/s with fluid overload - ANSWER ✔✔crackles, cough,
increased RR, dyspnea d/t excess fluids in the body and lungs
GI s/s with fluid overload - ANSWER ✔✔ascites
various s/s with fluid overload - ANSWER ✔✔peripheral edema,
weight gain, distended neck veins, increased urine output
labs with fluid overload - ANSWER ✔✔decreased hct and hgb,
decreased serum and urine osmolality, decreased urine sodium and
specific gravity, decreased BUN and plasma dilution
, hemophilia A - ANSWER ✔✔bleeding disorder that is caused by lack
of blood clotting factor VIII
preop labs to check with hemophilia A - ANSWER ✔✔PT, INR, aPTT,
platelet count
preop considerations for hemophilia A - ANSWER ✔✔prophylactic
use of factor VIII is used as a preventative measure before traumatic
procedures to prevent bleeding
illness - ANSWER ✔✔interruption, cessation, or disorder of body
functions, systems, or organs
how can we prevent discomfort during enema administration? -
ANSWER ✔✔if they are feeling pain during administration lower the
bag/ pause the infusion until cramping subsides
assessment post joint replacement - ANSWER ✔✔watch out for
blood clots- heat, redness, pain, and swelling. prophylactic heparin
before/ after surgery, SCD's, assess pulses distal to surgical site
how long should NSAIDS be discontinued before surgery? -
ANSWER ✔✔1 week before
what type of mattress should older adults be placed on post THA? -
ANSWER ✔✔foam pressure relieving mattress
COPYRIGHT©NINJANERD 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2026. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE. PRIVACY
STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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