RN TARGETED MEDICAL SURGICAL ENDOCRINE
ONLINE PRACTICE 2026 (ATI) LATEST UPDATE
2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
100%ANSWER CORRECTS WITH RATIONALES|A
GRADED.
A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who has diabetic
ketoacidosis (DKA). Which of the following results should the nurse
expect? - 100%ANSWER CORRECT-pH 7.32, PaCO2 36 mmHg, HCO3
14 mEq/L
Metabolic acidosis is a common manifestation of DKA, with a low pH,
carbon dioxide within the expected reference range, and low
bicarbonate.
A nurse is teaching a client who has an autoimmune disease about
the adverse effects of long-term corticosteroid therapy. Which of the
following adverse effects should the nurse include? (SATA) -
100%ANSWER CORRECTosteoporosis moon-shaped face increased
risk of infection
,-Osteoporosis is correct. Osteoporosis is an adverse effect of
longterm corticosteroid therapy due to the suppression of bone
formation and the acceleration of bone resorption that
corticosteroid therapy can cause.
-Moon-shaped face is correct. Long-term corticosteroid therapy
causes characteristics of iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome, including a
moon-shaped face, a potbelly, and a buffalo hump.
-Increased risk of infection is correct. Increased risk of infection is an
adverse effect of long-term corticosteroid therapy. Corticosteroid
therapy reduces the phagocytic actions of macrophages and
neutrophils, suppressing the immune system.
a nurse is caring for a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and is
experiencing a hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state (HHS). Which of
the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect? -
100%ANSWER CORRECT-serum pH 7.45
A client who is experiencing HHS produces enough insulin to prevent
ketosis but not enough to prevent hyperglycemia. Therefore, the
serum pH is within the expected reference range. Glucose levels will
be above 600 mg/dL.
A home health nurse is assessing a client who requires lifelong
hormone replacement therapy for the treatment of hypothyroidism.
The client has not been taking the medication regularly. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? - 100%ANSWER
CORRECT-hypotension
, Hypotension is an expected finding of hypothyroidism, along with
bradypnea, dysrhythmias, cold intolerance, and cool, dry skin.
A nurse is assessing a client who has syndrome of inappropriate
antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which of the following findings should
the nurse report to the provider? - 100%ANSWER CORRECT-sodium
110 mEq/L
A client who has SIADH retains fluids, which causes dilutional
hyponatremia.
a nurse is teaching a client who is scheduled for a vanillylmandelic
acid test to screen for pheochromocytoma. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching? - 100%ANSWER
CORRECT"Restrict coffee intake 2 to 3 days prior to the test."
The client should avoid coffee and tea, even if they are
decaffeinated, bananas, chocolate, and vanilla for 2 to 3 days prior to
the test.
A nurse is caring for a client following a thyroidectomy. The nurse
should assess for which of the following findings as an indication of
hypocalcemia? - 100%ANSWER CORRECT-tingling and numbness of
the hands and feet
Hypocalcemia causes paresthesia, which usually starts in the hands
and feet.
ONLINE PRACTICE 2026 (ATI) LATEST UPDATE
2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
100%ANSWER CORRECTS WITH RATIONALES|A
GRADED.
A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who has diabetic
ketoacidosis (DKA). Which of the following results should the nurse
expect? - 100%ANSWER CORRECT-pH 7.32, PaCO2 36 mmHg, HCO3
14 mEq/L
Metabolic acidosis is a common manifestation of DKA, with a low pH,
carbon dioxide within the expected reference range, and low
bicarbonate.
A nurse is teaching a client who has an autoimmune disease about
the adverse effects of long-term corticosteroid therapy. Which of the
following adverse effects should the nurse include? (SATA) -
100%ANSWER CORRECTosteoporosis moon-shaped face increased
risk of infection
,-Osteoporosis is correct. Osteoporosis is an adverse effect of
longterm corticosteroid therapy due to the suppression of bone
formation and the acceleration of bone resorption that
corticosteroid therapy can cause.
-Moon-shaped face is correct. Long-term corticosteroid therapy
causes characteristics of iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome, including a
moon-shaped face, a potbelly, and a buffalo hump.
-Increased risk of infection is correct. Increased risk of infection is an
adverse effect of long-term corticosteroid therapy. Corticosteroid
therapy reduces the phagocytic actions of macrophages and
neutrophils, suppressing the immune system.
a nurse is caring for a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and is
experiencing a hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state (HHS). Which of
the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect? -
100%ANSWER CORRECT-serum pH 7.45
A client who is experiencing HHS produces enough insulin to prevent
ketosis but not enough to prevent hyperglycemia. Therefore, the
serum pH is within the expected reference range. Glucose levels will
be above 600 mg/dL.
A home health nurse is assessing a client who requires lifelong
hormone replacement therapy for the treatment of hypothyroidism.
The client has not been taking the medication regularly. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? - 100%ANSWER
CORRECT-hypotension
, Hypotension is an expected finding of hypothyroidism, along with
bradypnea, dysrhythmias, cold intolerance, and cool, dry skin.
A nurse is assessing a client who has syndrome of inappropriate
antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which of the following findings should
the nurse report to the provider? - 100%ANSWER CORRECT-sodium
110 mEq/L
A client who has SIADH retains fluids, which causes dilutional
hyponatremia.
a nurse is teaching a client who is scheduled for a vanillylmandelic
acid test to screen for pheochromocytoma. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching? - 100%ANSWER
CORRECT"Restrict coffee intake 2 to 3 days prior to the test."
The client should avoid coffee and tea, even if they are
decaffeinated, bananas, chocolate, and vanilla for 2 to 3 days prior to
the test.
A nurse is caring for a client following a thyroidectomy. The nurse
should assess for which of the following findings as an indication of
hypocalcemia? - 100%ANSWER CORRECT-tingling and numbness of
the hands and feet
Hypocalcemia causes paresthesia, which usually starts in the hands
and feet.
