ATI LPN
Renal System Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client is admitted with acute kidney injury (AKI) and a urine output of 2000 mL/day. What is the major concern of the nurse regarding this client's care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High urine output risks electrolyte loss and fluid imbalance, the primary concern.
Question 2 of 5
A male patient in the clinic provides a urine sample that is red-orange in color. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Red-orange urine may result from medications like Pyridium; asking first clarifies this.
Question 3 of 5
The tuft of capillaries in the renal corpuscle is called the
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Glomerulus is the capillary network in the renal corpuscle for filtration.
Question 4 of 5
Which material is secreted into the filtrate in the kidney tubule?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urea is secreted back into filtrate for excretion as a waste.
Question 5 of 5
When systemic blood pressure increases, how does the kidney respond to maintain glomerular filtration rate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Afferent constriction stabilizes GFR despite high blood pressure.