ATI LPN
Renal System Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse cares for a client who is scheduled for the surgical creation of an ileal conduit. The client states, 'I am anxious about having an ileal conduit. What is it like to have this drainage tube?' How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Speaking with someone experienced fosters a positive attitude and addresses client concerns.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for several patients who are receiving antibiotics. Which order will the nurse question?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: IM erythromycin causes tissue irritation, making it an order to question.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to give a dose of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) and learns that the patient takes warfarin (Coumadin). The nurse will request an order for
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: TMP-SMX increases warfarin's anticoagulant effect, necessitating coagulation monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
Effective renal plasma flow is best measured using:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PAH is used to measure effective renal plasma flow as it is secreted by the kidneys.
Question 5 of 5
A 25 year old football player is admitted to the ER for a sudden onset of right lower back pain and frank hematuria. He recalls being aggressively tackled 'from the right' by a linebacker from the opposing team. His past medical history reveals no previous medical complaints besides his childhood routine immunizations. On examination, there is bruising over the right costovertebral angle and tenderness over the right flank. His vitals are: BP 128/70, pulse 94 bpm, T 98°, RR 16, SpO2: 99%. His BUN is 9 mg/dL and his Creatinine is 1.0 mg/dL. What is the best imaging modality to be used if there are no contraindications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Contrast CT excels at detecting renal trauma, lacerations, and hematomas effectively.