ATI LPN
NCLEX Questions on the Renal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
A male client comes into the emergency department with a serum creatinine of 2.2 mg/dL and a blood urea nitrogen (BUN) of 24 mL/dL. What question should the nurse ask first when taking this client's history?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: NSAIDs are nephrotoxic and could explain elevated creatinine; it's the priority question.
Question 2 of 5
Which nursing action is essential for a patient immediately after a renal biopsy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pressure and positioning post-biopsy prevent bleeding at the site.
Question 3 of 5
The apex of the renal pyramid is called the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Renal papilla is the pyramid apex, draining urine into minor calyces.
Question 4 of 5
Which material is actively reabsorbed from the filtrate in the kidney tubule?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sodium is actively reabsorbed, driving passive movement of other substances.
Question 5 of 5
Which list of structures is presented in the correct order in which urine passes through them on the way to the bladder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Urine flows from papilla through calyces to pelvis, then ureter.