ATI LPN
NCLEX Questions on Renal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is experiencing nausea, vomiting, visual changes, and anorexia. Which action by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Symptoms suggest digoxin toxicity, common in CKD; checking levels is key.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is the correct sequence in which urine flows through the kidney toward the urinary bladder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urine flows from papillary duct to minor calyx, major calyx, renal pelvis, ureter.
Question 3 of 5
Urinary bladder is characterized by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urinary bladder stores urine temporarily before micturition.
Question 4 of 5
If the glomerular filtration rate is too high, the macula densa sends a message to the afferent arteriole. What is the effect of this message?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Constriction reduces blood flow, lowering GFR.
Question 5 of 5
The kidneys produce all of the following EXCEPT one. Which one?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Angiotensinogen is liver-produced, not by kidneys.