ATI LPN
Urinary System MCQ Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse cares for a client with a urine specific gravity of 1.040. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High specific gravity indicates dehydration, so increasing fluid intake is the priority action.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse provides phone triage to a pregnant client. The client states, 'I am experiencing a burning pain when I urinate.' How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Burning suggests a UTI needing prompt treatment in pregnancy to prevent complications.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of an antibiotic to a patient admitted for a urinary tract infection. Which action is most important prior to administering the antibiotic?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Culture before antibiotics ensures accurate organism identification for effective treatment.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving a high dose of tetracycline (Sumycin). Which laboratory values will the nurse expect to monitor while caring for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High-dose tetracycline risks nephrotoxicity, requiring BUN and creatinine monitoring.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer doses of hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) and digoxin (Lanoxin) to a patient who has heart failure. The patient reports having blurred vision. The nurse notes a heart rate of 60 beats per minute and a blood pressure of $140 / 78 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}$. Which action will the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blurred vision and bradycardia suggest digoxin toxicity, so hold and notify provider.