ATI LPN
Renal System Multiple Choice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse assesses clients on the medical-surgical unit. Which client is at greatest risk for bladder cancer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Long-term smoking is the top risk factor for bladder cancer.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse assessing the urinary system of a 45-year-old female would use auscultation to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Auscultation detects bruits, indicating renal artery issues like aneurysm.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements concerning the kidneys is false?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Kidneys are between T12 and L3, not L3 to L5, making this statement false.
Question 4 of 5
Medulla is characterized by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Medulla is the kidney's inner region containing pyramids and tubules.
Question 5 of 5
What method does the glomerulus of the kidney nephron use to remove the dissolved substances from the blood to the filtrate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High pressure in glomerulus drives filtration of dissolved substances.