ATI LPN
Test Questions Renal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse assesses clients on the medical-surgical unit. Which client is at greatest risk for the development of bacterial cystitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Postmenopausal women not on estrogen have higher cystitis risk due to tissue changes.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a nursing student about the minimal effective concentration (MEC) of antibiotics. Which statement by the nursing student indicates understanding of this concept?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Above MEC, the drug eradicates bacteria effectively, showing student understanding.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to give a dose of oral clindamycin (Cleocin) to a patient who is being treated for a skin infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus. The patient has had several doses of the medication and reports having nausea. Which action will the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Water minimizes GI irritation like nausea, a common clindamycin side effect.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to give trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) to a patient and notes a petechial rash on the patient's extremities. The nurse will perform which action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Petechial rash suggests a severe reaction, so hold and notify provider immediately.
Question 5 of 5
Which substance is transported via active transport in the nephron?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Glucose is actively reabsorbed in the proximal tubule via sodium-glucose co-transporters.