RN ATI Adult Medical Surgical 2026
Question 1
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
A. Serum bicarbonate 29 mEq/L
B. Blood glucose 320 mg/dL
C. Arterial pH 7.46
D. Serum potassium 2.9 mEq/L
Answer: B
,Question 2
A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as an expected manifestation?
A. Ascites
B. Jugular vein distention
C. Pulmonary crackles
D. Hepatomegaly
Answer: C
,Question 3
A nurse is caring for a client who has deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) in the left leg. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Massage the affected extremity
B. Apply sequential compression devices to the affected leg
C. Encourage ambulation every hour
D. Elevate the affected extremity
Answer: D
, Question 4
A nurse is reviewing laboratory findings for a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which
of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Decreased serum creatinine
B. Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
C. Increased hemoglobin level
D. Decreased serum potassium
Answer: B
Question 1
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
A. Serum bicarbonate 29 mEq/L
B. Blood glucose 320 mg/dL
C. Arterial pH 7.46
D. Serum potassium 2.9 mEq/L
Answer: B
,Question 2
A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as an expected manifestation?
A. Ascites
B. Jugular vein distention
C. Pulmonary crackles
D. Hepatomegaly
Answer: C
,Question 3
A nurse is caring for a client who has deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) in the left leg. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Massage the affected extremity
B. Apply sequential compression devices to the affected leg
C. Encourage ambulation every hour
D. Elevate the affected extremity
Answer: D
, Question 4
A nurse is reviewing laboratory findings for a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which
of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Decreased serum creatinine
B. Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
C. Increased hemoglobin level
D. Decreased serum potassium
Answer: B
