ATI LPN
Renal System Questions Quizlet 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 without estrogen have higher cystitis risk due to tissue changes.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client how to increase the flow of dialysate into the peritoneal cavity during dialysis. Which statement by the client demonstrates a correct understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preventing constipation with stool softeners improves dialysate flow.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.