ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 50 Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which hormone from the posterior pituitary gland influences the amount of water that is eliminated with the urine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ADH causes the cells of the distal convoluted tubules to increase their rate of water reabsorption.
Question 2 of 5
As the body breaks down protein, nitrogen wastes are broken down into urea, ammonia, and which other product?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: As proteins break down, nitrogenous wastes-urea, ammonia, and creatinine-are produced.
Question 3 of 5
Because the kidneys are located in proximity to the vertebrae and are protected by the ribs, their location is referred to by which term?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The kidneys lie behind the parietal peritoneum (retroperitoneal).
Question 4 of 5
A home health patient with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) verbalizes feeling helplessness related to this life-altering disease. Which nursing intervention would be most helpful?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Listen to the patient and allow time for discussion about concerns and the plan of care to return some sense of control. End-of-life discussions are premature and will not benefit the patient who is experiencing helplessness.
Question 5 of 5
Which portion of the nephron is involved with filtration?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Filtration of water and blood products occurs in the glomerulus of the Bowman capsule.