ATI RN
Assessment of Genitourinary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 52-year-old patient is scheduled to undergo ileal prostatectomy
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. Warm compresses to the perineum can help the patient relax and provide comfort before ileal prostatectomy. This intervention addresses the patient's psychological and physical well-being. Choice B is incorrect as medication administration to relax the bladder is not directly related to preparing for ileal prostatectomy. Choice C is incorrect as impaired mobility related to muscle limitations and reattempting catheterization are not primary concerns before the surgery. Choice D is incorrect as the patient's knowledge deficit on care of the ileal conduit is not the immediate priority before the surgery.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is postoperative day 3 following the creation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because pain management is crucial in the postoperative period to ensure the patient's comfort and promote recovery. With an ileal conduit, the patient may experience discomfort due to the surgical procedure and the stoma site. Proper pain management will help the patient mobilize, breathe deeply, and participate in activities that aid recovery. Choice B is incorrect as it focuses on assisting with stone aspiration, which is not relevant to the scenario provided. Choices C and D are incomplete, making them invalid options.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with a nursing
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because a blood pressure of 98/52 mm Hg indicates hypotension, which is a common sign of deficient fluid volume in patients with renal disorders. This indicates the need for immediate intervention to prevent complications such as hypovolemic shock. Choice A is incorrect because biopsies are not routinely ordered for all patients with renal diagnoses of deficient fluid volume. Choice C is incorrect because abnormal x-ray findings of the renal pelvis do not necessarily indicate the need for a biopsy. Choice D is incorrect because biopsies are not often ordered for patients before they have symptoms or diagnostic indications of renal disorders.
Question 4 of 5
A patient asks the nurse why kidney problems can
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rationale: A. The correct answer is A because kidney problems can lead to decreased excretion of waste products like blood urea nitrogen (BUN), causing its levels to increase in the blood. This can result in gastrointestinal disturbances. B. Choice B is incorrect because kidney problems are more likely to cause hyperkalemia (high potassium levels) rather than hypokalemia (low potassium levels). C. Choice C is incomplete and does not provide a relevant explanation. D. Choice D is irrelevant as the proximity of the right kidney to other organs does not explain the relationship between kidney problems and BUN levels.
Question 5 of 5
A male patient with possible fertility problems asks the nurse where sperm is produced. The nurse knows that sperm production occurs in the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Testes. Sperm production, also known as spermatogenesis, occurs in the testes specifically in the seminiferous tubules. These tubules contain specialized cells called spermatogonia that undergo a series of cell divisions to eventually form mature sperm cells. The testes also produce hormones essential for sperm production. Explanation of incorrect choices: B: Prostate - The prostate gland produces seminal fluid, not sperm. C: Epididymis - The epididymis is where sperm mature and are stored, but not where they are produced. D: Vas deferens - The vas deferens is a duct that carries sperm from the epididymis to the urethra, it does not produce sperm.