ATI LPN
Questions on the Urinary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
A child who weighs $10 \mathrm{~kg}$ will begin taking oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX). The liquid preparation contains $40 \mathrm{mg}$ of TMP and $200 \mathrm{mg}$ of SMX per $5 \mathrm{~mL}$. The nurse determines that the child's dose should be $8 \mathrm{mg}$ of TMP and $40 \mathrm{mg}$ of SMX/kg/day divided into two doses. Which order for this child is correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 5 mL BID delivers correct TMP/SMX dose for $10 \mathrm{~kg}$, matching calculation.
Question 2 of 5
The most common solid renal mass in adults is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Renal cell carcinoma is the most frequent solid renal mass in adults.
Question 3 of 5
After teaching a client with bacterial cystitis who is prescribed phenazopyridine (Pyridium), the nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement made by the client indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phenazopyridine turns urine orange, a normal effect clients should expect.
Question 4 of 5
A client has just had a central line catheter placed that is specific for hemodialysis. What is the most appropriate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heparin dwell prevents clotting in the dialysis catheter post-treatment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse reviews these laboratory values of a client who returned from kidney transplantation 12 hours ago: Sodium 136 mEq/L, Potassium 5 mEq/L, Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 44 mg/dL, Serum creatinine 2.5 mg/dL. What initial intervention would the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevated BUN and creatinine suggest rejection; more immunosuppression may help.